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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i3-8100 vs Core i3-8145U

The Core i3-8100 is slightly slower than the Core i3-8145U on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 140% cheaper – $94.99 vs $281
Up to 133% better value for money

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Up to 3% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 1 year newer
Up to 140% more expensive – $281 vs $94.99

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Counter-Strike 22023

Core i3-8100

397FPS

Core i3-8145U

397FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i3-8100

182FPS

Core i3-8145U

182FPS

Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced2025

Core i3-8100

120FPS

Core i3-8145U

120FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i3-8100

208FPS

Core i3-8145U

208FPS

Dota 22013

Core i3-8100

246FPS

Core i3-8145U

252FPS

World of Warcraft2004

Core i3-8100

233FPS

Core i3-8145U

236FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i3-8100

733FPS

Core i3-8145U

744FPS

Valorant2020

Core i3-8100

660FPS

Core i3-8145U

674FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

Scorehelp

Core i3-8100

43%

Core i3-8145U

11%

Core i3-8100 ranks 32 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i3-8100

Core i3-8145U

Core i3-8100 has 2 more cores.

Threadshelp

L3 Cachehelp

6 MB

4 MB

Core i3-8100 has 2 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i3-8100

3.6 GHz

Core i3-8145U

2.1 GHz

Core i3-8100 has a 71% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i3-8100

Core i3-8145U

3.9 GHz

TDPhelp

Core i3-8100

65W

Core i3-8145U

15W

Core i3-8145U draws 50W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i3-8100

$94.99

Core i3-8145U

Core i3-8100Core i3-8145U

LGA1151

Sockethelp

Intel BGA 1528

Coffee Lake

Codenamehelp

Whiskey Lake-U

Desktop

Segmenthelp

Mobile

UHD Graphics 630

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UHD Graphics 620 Mobile

2400 MHz (DDR4)

RAMhelp

2400 MHz (DDR4)

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i3-8100 or Core i3-8145U?expand_more

Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or platform compatibility.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i3-8100 or Core i3-8145U?expand_more

They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i3-8100 and Core i3-8145U?expand_more

Performance: Core i3-8100 scores 43/100, Core i3-8145U scores 11/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i3-8100 or Core i3-8145U bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i3-8100 or Core i3-8145U?expand_more

Both are solid choices. Compare your current CPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.

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