Intel Core i3-8100 vs Intel Core i9-10850K
26.3Single-core40.7
23.7Multi-core47
21.9Gaming54
2 spec wins — Intel Core i3-810014 spec wins — Intel Core i9-10850K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i9-10850K wins this desktop processor face-off, 46.8 to 24, pulling ahead mainly in gaming (+32) 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 $453
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-10850K
- Stronger Single-core score: 41 vs 26
- Stronger Multi-core score: 47 vs 24
- Stronger gaming score: 54 vs 22
- 400% higher threads: 20 vs 4
- 313% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 15,700 vs 3,800
General
| Spec | Intel Core i3-8100 | Intel Core i9-10850K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2017 | 2020 |
| Socket | LGA1151-v2 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+48% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | — | 250 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-8100 | Intel Core i9-10850K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 10+150% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 10+150% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 4 | 20+400% |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.6 GHz | 5.2 GHz+44% |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 3 MB+150% |
| L3 cache | 6 MB | 20 MB+233% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i3-8100 | Intel Core i9-10850K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | 1,100 MHz | 1,200 MHz+9% |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i3-8100 | Intel Core i9-10850K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2400 | DDR4-2933 |
| Max memory | 64 GB | 128 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i3-8100 | Intel Core i9-10850K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-8100 | Intel Core i9-10850K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,200Top 83% | 1,700+42%Top 52% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,350Top 90% | 10,100+201%Top 39% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | — | 1,310Top 57% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 3,800Top 92% | 15,700+313%Top 34% |
| PassMark | 6,100Top 90% | 22,700+272%Top 42% |
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