Intel Core i3-8100 vs Intel Core i5-4690K
26.3Single-core24.4
23.7Multi-core23.3
21.9Gamingspec-based23.8
8 spec wins — Intel Core i3-81002 spec wins — Intel Core i5-4690K
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i3-8100 scores 24 against 23.7 for Intel Core i5-4690K. 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
- 100% higher Max memory: 64 GB vs 32 GB
- 36% lower process: 14 nm vs 22 nm
- 26% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 88 W
- 12% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 3,350 vs 3,000
- Lower launch price: $117 vs $242
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-4690K
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
General
| Spec | Intel Core i3-8100 | Intel Core i5-4690K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2017 | 2014 |
| Socket | LGA1151-v2 | LGA1150 |
| Process | 14 nm+36% | 22 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+26% | 88 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-8100 | Intel Core i5-4690K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Performance cores | 4 | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 4 | 4 |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz+3% | 3.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.9 GHz+8% |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 6 MB | 6 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i3-8100 | Intel Core i5-4690K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Intel HD Graphics 4600 |
| iGPU clock | 1,100 MHz | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i3-8100 | Intel Core i5-4690K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2400 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max memory | 64 GB+100% | 32 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i3-8100 | Intel Core i5-4690K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-8100 | Intel Core i5-4690K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,200+3%Bottom 15% | 1,160Bottom 12% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,350+12%Bottom 9% | 3,000Bottom 7% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | — | 1,020Bottom 12% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 3,800+3%Bottom 8% | 3,700Bottom 7% |
| PassMark | 6,100Bottom 7% | 6,100Bottom 7% |
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