The Core i3-8100 is a slower gaming CPU than the Core i9-10900X, however, it's a much better value for money, as it's $558.31 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i3-8100
- Up to 91% cheaper – $56.68 vs $614.99
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 61% less energy – 65 vs 165 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i9-10900X
- A faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 4 threads
Core i3-8100 vs Core i9-10900X
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-8100
Oct 5th, 2017
Average FPS
198
97%
Min 1% FPS
136
97%
Price, $
$56.68
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.28/FPS
100%
Core i9-10900X
Oct 19th, 2019
Average FPS
205
100%
Min 1% FPS
140
100%
Price, $
$614.99
9%
Value, $/FPS
$2.99/FPS
9%
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-8100 vs Core i9-10900X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-8100 vs Core i9-10900X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-8100
Oct 5th, 2017
Cores
4-core
40%
L3 Cache
6 MB
31%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
Core i9-10900X
Oct 19th, 2019
Cores
10-core
100%
L3 Cache
19.25 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.7 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-8100 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i9-10900X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Oct 5th, 2017 | Release Date | Oct 19th, 2019 |
| $117.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Cascade Lake-X |
65 W | Power Consumption | 165 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 10 |
| 4 | Threads | 20 |
| 3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Frequency | 4.7 GHz |
| 6 MB | L3 Cache | 19.25 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2400 MHz | RAM | DDR4 |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
