Key Differences
In short — Core i5-8279U outperforms Core i3-8100 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-8279U is 545 days newer than Core i3-8100.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-8279U
- Consumes up to 57% less energy than Intel Core i3-8100 - 28 vs 65 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-8100 - 8 vs 4 threads
Mass Effect: Andromeda
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i5-8279U
Mobile • Apr 3rd, 2019
Core i3-8100
Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-8279U | vs | Intel Core i3-8100 |
|---|---|---|
Apr 3rd, 2019 | Release Date | Oct 5th, 2017 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| Intel BGA 1526 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
| 2.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
| 4.1 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
28 W | TDP | 65 W |
| 14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
| 24.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
| Iris Pro Plus 655 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
