Core i3-8100

Core i3-8100

Gaming performance index 26, faster than 24% of desktop processors in our catalog.

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  1. Core i7-4770K
    26
  2. Ryzen 5 1400
    26
  3. Core i5-7400
    26
  4. Core i3-8100
    26
  5. Ryzen 3 2200G
    25
  6. Core i5-6500
    25
  7. Core i7-4770
    25
Brand
INTEL
Series
Core 8th Gen
Released
2017
Socket
LGA1151
Cores / threads
4 / 4
Base / boost clock
3.6 / 3.6 GHz
TDP
65 W

Graphics cards that pair well with the Core i3-8100

Balanced pairings: fast enough to use the CPU, not so fast that the CPU holds them back.

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Platform

Socket LGA1151 · memory DDR4 · 65 W TDP

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Specs: manufacturer page. Performance index is our own estimate.