Intel Core i3-8100 vs Intel Core i5-6500
24.6Single-core25.6
23.3Multi-core22.9
21.9Gamingspec-based21.9
4 spec wins — Intel Core i3-81000 spec wins — Intel Core i5-6500
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i3-8100 scores 23.3 against 23.5 for Intel Core i5-6500. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i5-6500 edges ahead in single-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i3-8100
- 12% higher Base clock: 3.6 GHz vs 3.2 GHz
- Lower launch price: $117 vs $192
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-6500
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
General
| Spec | Intel Core i3-8100 | Intel Core i5-6500 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2017 | 2015 |
| Socket | LGA1151-v2 | LGA1151 |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-8100 | Intel Core i5-6500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Performance cores | 4 | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 4 | 4 |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz+12% | 3.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 6 MB | 6 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i3-8100 | Intel Core i5-6500 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Intel HD Graphics 530 |
| iGPU clock | 1,100 MHz | 1,050 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i3-8100 | Intel Core i5-6500 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2400 | DDR4-2133 / DDR3L-1600 |
| Max memory | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i3-8100 | Intel Core i5-6500 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-8100 | Intel Core i5-6500 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,180Bottom 9% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 3,050Bottom 4% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | — | 3,500Bottom 2% |
| PassMark | 6,053+8%Bottom 6% | 5,599Bottom 5% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 2,186+5%Bottom 11% | 2,088Bottom 7% |
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