Intel Core i3-8100H vs Intel Core i7-8086K

Comparative analysis of Intel Core i3-8100H and Intel Core i7-8086K processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Graphics, Graphics interfaces, Graphics image quality, Graphics API support, Compatibility, Peripherals, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core, 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score.

 

Differences

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i3-8100H

  • CPU is newer: launch date 1 month(s) later
  • 2.1x lower typical power consumption: 45 Watt vs 95 Watt
Launch date 3 July 2018 vs 1 June 2018
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 45 Watt vs 95 Watt

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-8086K

  • Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
  • 2 more cores, run more applications at once: 6 vs 4
  • 8 more threads: 12 vs 4
  • Around 67% higher clock speed: 5.00 GHz vs 3 GHz
  • Around 50% more L1 cache; more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
  • Around 50% more L2 cache; more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
  • Around 50% more L3 cache; more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
  • 2x more maximum memory size: 128 GB vs 64 GB
Unlocked Unlocked vs Locked
Number of cores 6 vs 4
Number of threads 12 vs 4
Maximum frequency 5.00 GHz vs 3 GHz
L1 cache 384 KB vs 256 KB
L2 cache 1.5 MB vs 1 MB
L3 cache 12 MB vs 8 MB
Maximum memory size 128 GB vs 64 GB

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: Intel Core i3-8100H
CPU 2: Intel Core i7-8086K

Name Intel Core i3-8100H Intel Core i7-8086K
PassMark - Single thread mark 2841
PassMark - CPU mark 14237
Geekbench 4 - Single Core 1330
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core 6972
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score 5040

Compare specifications (specs)

Intel Core i3-8100H Intel Core i7-8086K

Essentials

Architecture codename Coffee Lake Coffee Lake
Launch date 3 July 2018 1 June 2018
Place in performance rating not rated 1052
Processor Number i3-8100H i7-8086K
Series 8th Generation Intel® Core™ i3 Processors 8th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processors
Status Launched Launched
Vertical segment Mobile Desktop
Launch price (MSRP) $425
Price now $552.96
Value for money (0-100) 8.98

Performance

64 bit support
Base frequency 3.00 GHz 4.00 GHz
Bus Speed 8 GT/s DMI3 8 GT/s DMI3
L1 cache 256 KB 384 KB
L2 cache 1 MB 1.5 MB
L3 cache 8 MB 12 MB
Manufacturing process technology 14 nm 14 nm
Maximum core temperature 100°C 100°C
Maximum frequency 3 GHz 5.00 GHz
Number of cores 4 6
Number of threads 4 12
Maximum case temperature (TCase) 72 °C
Unlocked

Memory

Max memory channels 2 2
Maximum memory bandwidth 41.8 GB/s 41.6 GB/s
Maximum memory size 64 GB 128 GB
Supported memory types DDR4-2666, LPDDR3-2133 DDR4-2666

Graphics

Graphics base frequency 350 MHz 350 MHz
Graphics max dynamic frequency 1.00 GHz 1.20 GHz
Intel® Clear Video HD technology
Intel® Clear Video technology
Intel® InTru™ 3D technology
Intel® Quick Sync Video
Max video memory 64 GB 64 GB
Processor graphics Intel® UHD Graphics 630 Intel® UHD Graphics 630
Device ID 0x3E92

Graphics interfaces

DisplayPort
DVI
eDP
HDMI
Number of displays supported 3 3

Graphics image quality

4K resolution support
Max resolution over DisplayPort 4096x2304@60Hz 4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over eDP 4096x2304@60Hz 4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4 4096x2304@30Hz 4096x2304@24Hz

Graphics API support

DirectX 12 12
OpenGL 4.5 4.5

Compatibility

Configurable TDP-down 35 W
Configurable TDP-down Frequency 2.60 GHz
Low Halogen Options Available
Max number of CPUs in a configuration 1 1
Package Size 42mm x 28mm 37.5mm x 37.5mm
Sockets supported FCBGA1440 FCLGA1151
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 45 Watt 95 Watt
Thermal Solution PCG 2015D (130W)

Peripherals

Max number of PCIe lanes 16 16
PCI Express revision 3.0 3.0
PCIe configurations Up to 1x16,2x8,1x8+2x4 Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Scalability 1S Only 1S Only

Security & Reliability

Execute Disable Bit (EDB)
Intel® Identity Protection technology
Intel® Memory Protection Extensions (Intel® MPX)
Intel® OS Guard
Intel® Secure Key technology
Intel® Software Guard Extensions (Intel® SGX)
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT)
Secure Boot

Advanced Technologies

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology
Idle States
Instruction set extensions Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2 Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
Intel 64
Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX)
Intel® AES New Instructions
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology
Intel® Optane™ Memory Supported
Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)
Intel® TSX-NI
Intel® Turbo Boost technology
Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility
Speed Shift technology
Thermal Monitoring

Virtualization

AMD Virtualization (AMD-V™)
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x)
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)

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