In Baldur's Gate 3, the Core i3-8100 is slightly slower than the Core i9-7980XE. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Core i3-8100
- Is 1 month and 3 days newer – Oct 05, 2017 vs Sep 01, 2017
- Is 1 month and 3 days newer
- Consumes up to 61% less energy – 65 vs 165 Watts
- Consumes up to 61% less energy
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU using its integrated graphics
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU using its integrated graphics
Core i9-7980XE
- Up to 4% faster in Baldur's Gate 3 – 137 vs 132 FPS
- Up to 4% faster in Baldur's Gate 3
Baldur's Gate 3 FPS Calculator
Core i3-8100 vs Core i9-7980XE: Comparison of performance and price
Core i3-8100
Oct 5th, 2017
Average FPS
132 FPS
96%
Min 1% FPS
90 FPS
95%
Price, $
$120.32
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.91/FPS
100%
All items are out of stock
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-8100 vs Core i9-7980XE in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-8100 vs Core i9-7980XE in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-8100
Oct 5th, 2017
Cores
4-core
22%
L3 Cache
6 MB
24%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
90%
Core i9-7980XE
Sep 1st, 2017
Cores
18-core
100%
L3 Cache
24.75 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.6 GHz
72%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of core specifications
Core i3-8100 Oct 5th, 2017 | SpecificationsComparison of core specifications | Core i9-7980XE Sep 1st, 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Oct 5th, 2017 | Released | Sep 1st, 2017 |
$117.00 | MSRP | $1,999.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| LGA1151 | Socket | LGA2066 |
65 W | Power Consumption | 165 W |
| Other Features | ||
| 2400 MHz (DDR4) | RAM | 2666 MHz (DDR4) |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated GPU | No Integrated Graphics |
| Not Overclockable | Overclock Support | Overclockable |
