How do the scores compare?

Intel Core i3-8100 scores 24/100 overall; Intel Core i7-11700K scores 47.3/100. Intel Core i3-8100 wins 2 individual spec rows, Intel Core i7-11700K wins 16.

What are the main differences between the Intel Core i3-8100 and the Intel Core i7-11700K?

Intel Core i3-8100 advantages: 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W; Has Cooler included — the other doesn't; Lower launch price: $117 vs $399. Intel Core i7-11700K advantages: Stronger Single-core score: 48 vs 26; Stronger Multi-core score: 47 vs 24; Stronger gaming score: 47 vs 22; 305% higher PassMark: 24,700 vs 6,100; 300% higher threads: 16 vs 4.

Which is cheaper: Intel Core i3-8100 or Intel Core i7-11700K?

Intel Core i3-8100 launched cheaper at $117, versus $399 for the Intel Core i7-11700K.

Intel Core i3-8100 vs Intel Core i7-11700K

Intel

Intel Core i3-8100

$117

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i7-11700K

$399

26.3Single-core47.9

23.7Multi-core46.8

21.9Gaming47.4

2 spec wins — Intel Core i3-810016 spec wins — Intel Core i7-11700K

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i7-11700K wins this desktop processor face-off, 47.3 to 24, pulling ahead mainly in gaming (+26) and Multi-core (+23). 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 $399

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-11700K

Stronger Single-core score: 48 vs 26
Stronger Multi-core score: 47 vs 24
Stronger gaming score: 47 vs 22
305% higher PassMark: 24,700 vs 6,100
300% higher threads: 16 vs 4

General

General comparison: Intel Core i3-8100 versus Intel Core i7-11700K
Spec	Intel Core i3-8100	Intel Core i7-11700K
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

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i3-8100 versus Intel Core i7-11700K
Spec	Intel Core i3-8100	Intel Core i7-11700K
Cores	4	8+100%
Performance cores	4	8+100%
Efficiency cores	0	0
Threads	4	16+300%
Base clock	3.6 GHz	3.6 GHz
Boost clock	3.6 GHz	5 GHz+39%
L2 cache	1 MB	4 MB+300%
L3 cache	6 MB	16 MB+167%

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i3-8100 versus Intel Core i7-11700K
Spec	Intel Core i3-8100	Intel Core i7-11700K
iGPU	Intel UHD Graphics 630	Intel UHD Graphics 750
iGPU clock	1,100 MHz	1,300 MHz+18%

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i3-8100 versus Intel Core i7-11700K
Spec	Intel Core i3-8100	Intel Core i7-11700K
Memory support	DDR4-2400	DDR4-3200
Max memory	64 GB	128 GB+100%
Memory channels	2	2

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i3-8100 versus Intel Core i7-11700K
Spec	Intel Core i3-8100	Intel Core i7-11700K
PCIe version	3	4+33%
CPU PCIe lanes	16	20+25%

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i3-8100 versus Intel Core i7-11700K
Spec	Intel Core i3-8100	Intel Core i7-11700K
Geekbench 6 (single)	1,200Top 83%	1,800+50%Top 46%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	3,350Top 90%	9,600+187%Top 42%
Cinebench R23 (single)	—	1,550Top 42%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	3,800Top 92%	15,000+295%Top 36%
PassMark	6,100Top 90%	24,700+305%Top 39%

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