Intel Core i3-8100 vs Intel Core i5-7500
26.3Single-core27.9
23.7Multi-core23.8
21.9Gamingspec-based23.1
2 spec wins — Intel Core i3-81004 spec wins — Intel Core i5-7500
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i3-8100 scores 24 against 24.9 for Intel Core i5-7500. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i5-7500 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
- Lower launch price: $117 vs $192
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-7500
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
General
| Spec | Intel Core i3-8100 | Intel Core i5-7500 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2017 | 2017 |
| 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 i5-7500 |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Spec | Intel Core i3-8100 | Intel Core i5-7500 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Intel HD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | 1,100 MHz | 1,100 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i3-8100 | Intel Core i5-7500 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2400 | DDR4-2400 / DDR3L-1600 |
| Max memory | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i3-8100 | Intel Core i5-7500 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-8100 | Intel Core i5-7500 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,200Bottom 15% | 1,290+8%Bottom 18% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,350Bottom 9% | 3,400+1%Bottom 11% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | — | 1,070Bottom 13% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 3,800Bottom 8% | 3,950+4%Bottom 9% |
| PassMark | 6,100+2%Bottom 7% | 6,000Bottom 6% |
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