The Core i5-10500 is a faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-8100, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $134.22 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-10500
- A faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-8100
- Up to 67% cheaper – $64.78 vs $199.00
- A much better value for money for gaming
Core i5-10500 vs Core i3-8100 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-10500
Apr 30th, 2020
Average FPS
208
100%
Min 1% FPS
144
100%
Price, $
$199
32%
Value, $/FPS
$0.95/FPS
34%
Core i3-8100
Oct 5th, 2017
Average FPS
202
97%
Min 1% FPS
141
98%
Price, $
$64.78
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.32/FPS
100%
Core i5-10500 vs Core i3-8100 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
Ultra
1920x1080
+2
Average FPS
Average FPS
Very High
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Average FPS
Average FPS
Epic
1920x1080
+4
Average FPS
Average FPS
High
1920x1080
+1
Average FPS
Average FPS
Very High
1920x1080
+2
Average FPS
Average FPS
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-10500 vs Core i3-8100 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-10500 vs Core i3-8100 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-10500
Apr 30th, 2020
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
86%
Turbo Frequency
4.5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i3-8100
Oct 5th, 2017
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
6 MB
50%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
90%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-10500 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-8100 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Oct 5th, 2017 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $117.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Comet Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| 65 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.1 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
| 4.5 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
12 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2400 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
