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.

Intel Core i3-8100H

Intel Core i7-8086K

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		2846
PassMark - CPU mark		14259
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	1054
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)