Intel Core i3-9100 vs Intel Core i3-8100
Comparative analysis of Intel Core i3-9100 and Intel Core i3-8100 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, GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps), 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score, CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s).
Differences
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i3-9100
- CPU is newer: launch date 1 year(s) 3 month(s) later
- Around 17% higher clock speed: 4.20 GHz vs 3.6 GHz
- Around 12% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2474 vs 2207
- Around 9% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 6614 vs 6095
- Around 11% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 1068 vs 965
- Around 5% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 3267 vs 3121
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Launch date | 23 Apr 2019 vs January 2018 |
| Maximum frequency | 4.20 GHz vs 3.6 GHz |
| Benchmarks | |
| PassMark - Single thread mark | 2474 vs 2207 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 6614 vs 6095 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 1068 vs 965 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 3267 vs 3121 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i3-8100
- Around 14% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames): 1830 vs 1602
- Around 33% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames): 3671 vs 2758
- Around 22% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames): 6116 vs 5007
- Around 14% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps): 1830 vs 1602
- Around 33% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps): 3671 vs 2758
- Around 22% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps): 6116 vs 5007
| Benchmarks | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) | 1830 vs 1602 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) | 3671 vs 2758 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 6116 vs 5007 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) | 1830 vs 1602 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) | 3671 vs 2758 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 6116 vs 5007 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Core i3-9100
CPU 2: Intel Core i3-8100
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| Name | Intel Core i3-9100 | Intel Core i3-8100 |
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| PassMark - Single thread mark | 2474 | 2207 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 6614 | 6095 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 1068 | 965 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 3267 | 3121 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) | 1602 | 1830 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) | 2758 | 3671 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 5007 | 6116 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) | 1602 | 1830 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) | 2758 | 3671 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 5007 | 6116 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 3385 | |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 3.843 | |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 87.079 | |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.473 | |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 2.403 | |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 6.403 |
Compare specifications (specs)
| Intel Core i3-9100 | Intel Core i3-8100 | |
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Essentials |
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| Architecture codename | Coffee Lake | Coffee Lake |
| Launch date | 23 Apr 2019 | January 2018 |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $122 | |
| Place in performance rating | 989 | 1234 |
| Processor Number | i3-9100 | i3-8100 |
| Series | 9th Generation Intel Core i3 Processors | 8th Generation Intel® Core™ i3 Processors |
| Status | Launched | Launched |
| Vertical segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Price now | $129.99 | |
| Value for money (0-100) | 18.33 | |
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| 64 bit support | ||
| Base frequency | 3.60 GHz | 3.60 GHz |
| Bus Speed | 8 GT/s | 8 GT/s DMI3 |
| L1 cache | 256 KB | 64 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 256 KB (per core) |
| L3 cache | 6 MB | 6144 KB (shared) |
| Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 72 °C | 72 °C |
| Maximum core temperature | 100°C | 100°C |
| Maximum frequency | 4.20 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| Number of cores | 4 | 4 |
| Number of threads | 4 | 4 |
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| ECC memory support | ||
| Max memory channels | 2 | 2 |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 37.5 GB/s | 37.5 GB/s |
| Maximum memory size | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Supported memory types | DDR4-2400 | DDR4-2400 |
Graphics |
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| Device ID | 0x3E91 | 0x3E91/x92 |
| Graphics base frequency | 350 MHz | 350 MHz |
| Graphics max dynamic frequency | 1.10 GHz | 1.10 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 |
Graphics interfaces |
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| Number of displays supported | 3 | 3 |
Graphics image quality |
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| 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@24Hz | 4096x2304@24Hz |
Graphics API support |
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| DirectX | 12 | 12 |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.5 |
Compatibility |
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| Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Package Size | 37.5mm x 37.5mm | 37.5mm x 37.5mm |
| Sockets supported | FCLGA1151 | FCLGA1151 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 65 Watt | 65 Watt |
| Thermal Solution | PCG 2015C (65W) | PCG 2015C (65W) |
| Low Halogen Options Available | ||
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 | ||
| Thermal Monitoring | ||
Virtualization |
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| 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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