Intel Core i3-8100 vs Intel Core i5-11600K
26.3Single-core48
23.7Multi-core39.1
21.9Gaming39.8
2 spec wins — Intel Core i3-810017 spec wins — Intel Core i5-11600K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-11600K wins this desktop processor face-off, 42 to 24, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+22) and gaming (+18). 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
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $117 vs $262
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-11600K
- Stronger Single-core score: 48 vs 26
- Stronger Multi-core score: 39 vs 24
- Stronger gaming score: 40 vs 22
- 225% higher PassMark: 19,800 vs 6,100
- 200% higher threads: 12 vs 4
General
| Spec | Intel Core i3-8100 | Intel Core i5-11600K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2017 | 2021 |
| Socket | LGA1151-v2 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+48% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | — | 251 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-8100 | Intel Core i5-11600K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 6+50% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 6+50% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 4 | 12+200% |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.9 GHz+8% |
| Boost clock | 3.6 GHz | 4.9 GHz+36% |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 3 MB+200% |
| L3 cache | 6 MB | 12 MB+100% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i3-8100 | Intel Core i5-11600K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Intel UHD Graphics 750 |
| iGPU clock | 1,100 MHz | 1,300 MHz+18% |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i3-8100 | Intel Core i5-11600K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2400 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 64 GB | 128 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i3-8100 | Intel Core i5-11600K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 4+33% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 20+25% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-8100 | Intel Core i5-11600K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,200Top 83% | 1,870+56%Top 44% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,350Top 90% | 7,100+112%Top 56% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | — | 1,500Top 44% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 3,800Top 92% | 11,100+192%Top 50% |
| PassMark | 6,100Top 90% | 19,800+225%Top 48% |
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