How do the scores compare?

Intel Core i3-8100 scores 24/100 overall; Intel Core i5-4670K scores 23/100. Intel Core i3-8100 wins 9 individual spec rows, Intel Core i5-4670K wins 3.

What are the main differences between the Intel Core i3-8100 and the Intel Core i5-4670K?

Intel Core i3-8100 advantages: Stronger Single-core score: 26 vs 23; 100% higher Max memory: 64 GB vs 32 GB; 36% lower process: 14 nm vs 22 nm; 23% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 84 W; 14% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 3,350 vs 2,950; Lower launch price: $117 vs $242. Intel Core i5-4670K advantages: Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't.

Which is cheaper: Intel Core i3-8100 or Intel Core i5-4670K?

Intel Core i3-8100 launched cheaper at $117, versus $242 for the Intel Core i5-4670K.

Intel Core i3-8100 vs Intel Core i5-4670K

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i3-8100

$117

Intel

Intel Core i5-4670K

$242

26.3Single-core23.1

23.7Multi-core22.9

21.9Gaming23.1

9 spec wins — Intel Core i3-81003 spec wins — Intel Core i5-4670K

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i3-8100 scores 24 against 23 for Intel Core i5-4670K. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i3-8100 edges ahead in Single-core and Multi-core, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i3-8100

Stronger Single-core score: 26 vs 23
100% higher Max memory: 64 GB vs 32 GB
36% lower process: 14 nm vs 22 nm
23% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 84 W
14% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 3,350 vs 2,950
Lower launch price: $117 vs $242

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-4670K

Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't

General

General comparison: Intel Core i3-8100 versus Intel Core i5-4670K
Spec	Intel Core i3-8100	Intel Core i5-4670K
Announced	2017	2013
Socket	LGA1151-v2	LGA1150
Process	14 nm+36%	22 nm
Base TDP	65 W+23%	84 W
Unlocked multiplier	No	Yes
Cooler included	Yes	Yes

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i3-8100 versus Intel Core i5-4670K
Spec	Intel Core i3-8100	Intel Core i5-4670K
Cores	4	4
Performance cores	4	4
Efficiency cores	0	0
Threads	4	4
Base clock	3.6 GHz+6%	3.4 GHz
Boost clock	3.6 GHz	3.8 GHz+6%
L2 cache	1 MB	1 MB
L3 cache	6 MB	6 MB

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i3-8100 versus Intel Core i5-4670K
Spec	Intel Core i3-8100	Intel Core i5-4670K
iGPU	Intel UHD Graphics 630	Intel HD Graphics 4600
iGPU clock	1,100 MHz	1,200 MHz+9%

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i3-8100 versus Intel Core i5-4670K
Spec	Intel Core i3-8100	Intel Core i5-4670K
Memory support	DDR4-2400	DDR3-1600
Max memory	64 GB+100%	32 GB
Memory channels	2	2

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i3-8100 versus Intel Core i5-4670K
Spec	Intel Core i3-8100	Intel Core i5-4670K
PCIe version	3	3
CPU PCIe lanes	16	16

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i3-8100 versus Intel Core i5-4670K
Spec	Intel Core i3-8100	Intel Core i5-4670K
Geekbench 6 (single)	1,200+4%	1,150
Geekbench 6 (multi)	3,350+14%	2,950
Cinebench R23 (single)	—	970
Cinebench R23 (multi)	3,800+9%	3,500
PassMark	6,100+5%	5,800

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