Intel Core i3-8100 vs Intel Core i5-10400F
26.3Single-core28.6
23.7Multi-core32.5
21.9Gamingspec-based36
1 spec wins — Intel Core i3-81009 spec wins — Intel Core i5-10400F
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-10400F wins this desktop processor face-off, 32.2 to 24, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+9) and single-core (+2). Intel Core i3-8100 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i3-8100
- 24% higher Base clock: 3.6 GHz vs 2.9 GHz
- Lower launch price: $117 vs $173
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-10400F
- Stronger multi-core score: 33 vs 24
- 200% higher threads: 12 vs 4
- 116% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 8,219 vs 3,800
- 100% higher L3 cache: 12 MB vs 6 MB
- 100% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 64 GB
General
| Spec | Intel Core i3-8100 | Intel Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2017 | 2020 |
| Socket | LGA1151-v2 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | — |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-8100 | Intel Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 6+50% |
| Performance cores | 4 | — |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | — |
| Threads | 4 | 12+200% |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz+24% | 2.9 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.6 GHz | 4.3 GHz+19% |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+50% |
| L3 cache | 6 MB | 12 MB+100% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i3-8100 | Intel Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | — |
| iGPU clock | 1,100 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i3-8100 | Intel Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2400 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 64 GB | 128 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i3-8100 | Intel Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-8100 | Intel Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,200Bottom 16% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,350Bottom 9% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | — | 1,114Bottom 19% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 3,800Bottom 8% | 8,219+116%Bottom 27% |
| PassMark | 6,100Bottom 7% | 12,094+98%Bottom 19% |
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