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Intel Core i3 8000 review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

5.8

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the processor's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best processors on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

5.8

Technical Score

10.0%

?

User score

Good
5.8

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

5.9

Performance

18.0%

4.8

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

5.6

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

6.3

Power & Thermal

4.0%

8.3

Platform

1.0%

7.4

Integrated Graphics

Good
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

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User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 5.5
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    3.4

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    9.0

    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    9.0

    CPU boost clock speed

    17.0%

    1.8

    L3 cache

    8.0%

    1.8

    N. of physical cores

  • 2.0
    Video editing

    Score components:

    45.0%

    2.2

    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    1.8

    N. of physical cores

    20.0%

    1.6

    CPU threads

    15.0%

    1.8

    L3 cache

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £55

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Verdict

The Intel Core i3-8100 is an 8th Generation Coffee Lake desktop processor featuring 4 physical cores and 4 threads, a significant upgrade from the dual-core designs of previous i3 generations. It operates at a fixed base frequency of 3.6 GHz with 6 MB of Intel Smart Cache, a 65W TDP, and integrated Intel UHD Graphics 630 supporting 4K resolution. Built on a 14nm lithography, it supports up to 64 GB of dual-channel DDR4-2400 memory and ECC error-correcting code for enhanced reliability. Main pros include its quad-core architecture which provides solid entry-level gaming and productivity performance at a budget price point, along with excellent power efficiency. Key cons include the lack of Intel Turbo Boost and Hyper-Threading technology, a locked multiplier that prevents overclocking, and a requirement for a 300-series chipset motherboard despite using the LGA 1151 socket.

Technical Specifications of processor Intel Core i3 8000

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

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Performance

18.0%

?

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

?

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

?

Power & Thermal

4.0%

?

Platform

1.0%

?

Integrated Graphics

5.8
Intel Core i3 8000 has a technical score of 5.84 points, which is higher than that of 61.7% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters: When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
1.0
Intel Core i3 8000 has a popularity of 1 points, which is higher than 0% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

5.8

Overall score

40.0%

10

Price

7.1
Intel Core i3 8000 has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.1 points, which is higher than 74.3% of products in this category.
Brand name
What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel
Processor type
What it is: The kind of system the processor is built for, such as desktop PCs, laptops, workstations, or servers.
When it matters: When you want a processor meant for the kind of machine you are actually building or buying, rather than a chip aimed at a different class of system.

Importance: HIGH

desktop
Intel Core i3 8000 belongs to the desktop processor class, which is more advanced than that of 56% of processors and equal to that of 37.9% of processors.
CPU socket
What it is: The physical socket the processor fits into on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you need to make sure the CPU can actually be installed on a specific motherboard.

Importance: HIGH

LGA1151
Intel Core i3 8000 uses the LGA1151 CPU socket, which is newer than that of 60.1% of processors and equal to that of 9.7% of processors.
Chipset
What it is: The motherboard chipset families officially meant to work with the processor.
When it matters: When you are checking whether a CPU will work with the motherboard features and platform you plan to use.

Importance: HIGH

Z390, Z370, Q370, H370, B365, B360, H310
Intel Core i3 8000 supports Z390, Z370, Q370, H370, B365, B360, H310 chipsets, which is broader compatibility than 57.1% of processors and equal to that of 4.4% of processors.
CPU architecture
What it is: The processor family or design generation behind the chip, such as Zen 4 or Raptor Lake.
When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs across generations and want a clearer sense of their design age, feature level, and expected performance class.

Importance: HIGH

x86-64
Intel Core i3 8000 uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.7% of processors and equal to that of 98.3% of processors.
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N. of physical cores
What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 8+

4
Intel Core i3 8000 has 4 CPU cores, which is fewer than 50.7% of processors and equal to 28.5% of processors.
CPU threads
What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.
When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 16+

4
Intel Core i3 8000 offers 4 CPU threads, which is fewer than 67.3% of processors and equal to 26.6% of processors.
Threads per core
What it is: The number of threads each physical core can handle at once.
When it matters: When you want to understand how much thread-level parallelism each core can provide in multitasking or heavily threaded work.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: 2

1
Intel Core i3 8000 offers 1 threads per core, which is fewer than 69.7% of processors and equal to 30.3% of processors.
CPU boost clock speed
What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >4.7 GHz

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CPU base clock speed
What it is: The processor's normal all-core starting frequency before boost behavior raises clocks temporarily.
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance in longer workloads rather than short burst speed alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

4 x 3.6 GHz
Intel Core i3 8000 has a base clock of 4x3.6 GHz which is equal to that of 100% of processors.
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Semiconductor size
What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <10 nm

14 nm
Intel Core i3 8000 uses a 14 nm process node, which is older than that of 50.8% of processors and equal to that of 33.7% of processors.
Foundry
What it is: The semiconductor manufacturer that physically fabricates the processor chip.
When it matters: When process source, manufacturing generation, or foundry differences matter to your comparison more than day-to-day performance alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel 14 nm
Intel Core i3 8000 is built on the Intel 14 nm foundry process, which is less advanced than that of 55.2% of processors and equal to that of 29.3% of processors.
L3 cache
What it is: The total amount of L3 cache available on the processor.
When it matters: When you want better performance in cache-sensitive workloads and games.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=16 MB

6 MB
Intel Core i3 8000 has an L3 cache of 6 MB which is smaller than that of 60.4% of processors and equal to that of 9.7% of processors.
L2 cache
What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.
When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6 MB

1 MB
Intel Core i3 8000 has an L2 cache of 1 MB which is smaller than that of 67.1% of processors and equal to that of 17.6% of processors.
L1 cache
What it is: The total amount of L1 cache built into the processor, which sits closest to the cores.
When it matters: When you are comparing low-level CPU design details rather than the broader performance picture buyers usually notice first.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=512 KB

256 KB
Intel Core i3 8000 has an L1 cache of 256 KB which is smaller than that of 59.4% of processors and equal to that of 18.5% of processors.
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DDR memory version
What it is: The RAM generation the processor is designed to support, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
When it matters: When you need the CPU to match the kind of memory platform you want to buy or reuse.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: DDR5

DDR4
Intel Core i3 8000 supports DDR DDR4, which is newer than that of 26.3% of processors and equal to that of 31.7% of processors.
Maximum memory speed
What it is: The highest official memory speed supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=4800 MHz

2,400 MHz
Intel Core i3 8000 supports memory speeds up to 2400 MHz, which is lower than that of 63.2% of processors and equal to 12.4% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
What it is: The highest official RAM speed the processor supports under standard JEDEC settings, before any memory overclocking profiles are applied.
When it matters: When officially supported stock RAM speed matters more than XMP, EXPO, or manual memory tuning.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5600 MHz

DDR4-2400 MHz
Intel Core i3 8000 supports JEDEC memory speeds up to DDR4-2400 MHz, which is lower than that of 63.4% of processors and equal to 10.6% of processors.
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
What it is: The highest memory speed supported through XMP or EXPO profiles.
When it matters: When you want faster RAM through memory profiles.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5200 MHz

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Maximum memory capacity
What it is: The largest total amount of memory officially supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you plan a system with very large RAM capacity.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=128 GB

64 GB
Intel Core i3 8000 supports up to 64 GB of memory, which is more than 28.4% of processors and equal to 27.6% of processors.
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Integrated graphics
What it is: Includes built-in graphics, so the system can output video without a separate graphics card.
When it matters: When you want the PC to work without a dedicated GPU, or you are building an office, media, compact, or troubleshooting-friendly system.

Importance: HIGH

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Intel Core i3 8000 includes integrated graphics. 87.6% of processors include integrated graphics.
Intel UHD Graphics 630
Integrated GPU model
What it is: The model name of the integrated graphics processor, if present.
When it matters: When you plan to use the CPU's built-in graphics.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel UHD Graphics 630
Intel Core i3 8000 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630 integrated GPU, which is more advanced than that in 44.3% of processors and equal to that in 8.3% of processors.
Integrated GPU execution units
What it is: The number of execution units available in the integrated graphics part of the processor.
When it matters: When you plan to rely on built-in graphics and want a better sense of its light gaming, display, or media capability.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=24

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Integrated GPU base frequency
What it is: The base operating frequency of the integrated GPU.
When it matters: When integrated graphics performance matters to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=350 MHz

350 MHz
Intel Core i3 8000 has an integrated GPU clock of 350 MHz which is higher than that of 43.5% of processors and equal to that of 29.6% of processors.
Integrated media encoders/decoders
What it is: The hardware media formats the processor can encode or decode directly.
When it matters: When you stream, edit video, or rely on hardware media acceleration.

Importance: LOW

H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), MPEG-2 (HW decode), VC-1 (HW decode)
Intel Core i3 8000 supports H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), MPEG-2 (HW decode), VC-1 (HW decode) media codecs, which is broader support than 76.2% of processors and equal to 0.7% of processors.
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TDP (Thermal design power)
What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.
When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <30 W

65 W
Intel Core i3 8000 has a TDP of 65 W which is higher than that of 70% of processors and equal to that of 16.1% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <30 W

65 W
Intel Core i3 8000 has a base power of 65 W which is higher than that of 70.3% of processors and equal to that of 16.4% of processors.
Boost power (PL2)
What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.
When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <50 W

65 W
Intel Core i3 8000 has a boost power of 65 W which is higher than that of 50.9% of processors and equal to that of 1.6% of processors.
Tau (power duration limit)
What it is: The time limit the CPU can stay at higher boost power before dropping toward sustained power.
When it matters: When you want to understand turbo behavior under longer loads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=28 s

N/A
Configurable TDP
What it is: Allows the processor to run in alternate power modes instead of being fixed to one default TDP target.
When it matters: When you want more control over heat, noise, and power draw in compact systems, quieter builds, or thermally limited machines.

Importance: LOW

no
Intel Core i3 8000 does not support configurable TDP. 52.9% of processors support configurable TDP.
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Intel Core i3 8000 vs the average processor

  • Includes stock cooler
    Intel Core i3 8000 includes a stock cooler, the average processor does not.
    What it is: A stock CPU cooler is included in the box with the processor.
    When it matters: When total build cost matters and you need to know whether separate cooling must be bought right away.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Intel Core i3 8000 includes a stock cooler, the average processor does not.
  • Supports ECC memory
    Intel Core i3 8000 supports ECC memory, the average processor does not.
    What it is: Can work with ECC memory, which helps detect and correct certain memory errors on supported platforms.
    When it matters: When long-term stability, uptime, or data integrity matter more than a basic consumer-style setup.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Intel Core i3 8000 supports ECC memory, the average processor does not.
  • 29.2% smaller die size
    Intel Core i3 8000 has a lower die size than the average processor (126 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².
    What it is: The physical area of the processor die, usually measured in square millimeters.
    When it matters: When you are comparing chip scale, packaging density, or broader design differences rather than direct user-visible performance.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <150 mm²

    Intel Core i3 8000 has a lower die size than the average processor (126 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².126 mm² vs 178 mm²
  • 4.55x cheaper
    Intel Core i3 8000 is cheaper than the average processor (£55 vs £250).
    Intel Core i3 8000 is cheaper than the average processor (£55 vs £250).£55 vs £250
  • Modern CPU socket
    Intel Core i3 8000 uses a more modern CPU socket than the average processor (LGA1,151 vs FP2).
    What it is: The physical socket the processor fits into on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you need to make sure the CPU can actually be installed on a specific motherboard.

    Importance: HIGH

    Intel Core i3 8000 uses a more modern CPU socket than the average processor (LGA1,151 vs FP2).LGA1151 vs FP2
  • Modern CPU socket
    Intel Core i3 8000 uses a more modern CPU socket than the average processor (LGA1,151 vs FP2).
  • 29.2% smaller die size
    Intel Core i3 8000 has a lower die size than the average processor (126 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².
  • Supports ECC memory
    Intel Core i3 8000 supports ECC memory, the average processor does not.
  • Includes stock cooler
    Intel Core i3 8000 includes a stock cooler, the average processor does not.
  • No crypto acceleration
    Intel Core i3 8000 does not include crypto acceleration, the average processor does.
  • 2 fewer CPU cores
    Intel Core i3 8000 has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    Intel Core i3 8000 has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (4 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
  • 11.6% weaker single-core performance
    Intel Core i3 8000 has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (2,194 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
  • 25.4% lower multi-core score
    Intel Core i3 8000 has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (3,577 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
  • 1 fewer threads per core
    Intel Core i3 8000 has fewer threads per core than the average processor (1 vs 2). The average processor offers 2 threads per core.
  • 16.7% larger process node
    Intel Core i3 8000 has a higher process node than the average processor (14 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
  • 60% smaller L2 cache
    Intel Core i3 8000 has a lower L2 cache than the average processor (1 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
  • 50% less L2 per core
    Intel Core i3 8000 has less L2 cache per core than the average processor (0.3 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
  • 12.5% less L3 per core
    Intel Core i3 8000 has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1.5 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
  • 33.3% smaller L1 cache
    Intel Core i3 8000 has a lower L1 cache than the average processor (256 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
  • 25% smaller L3 cache
    Intel Core i3 8000 has a lower L3 cache than the average processor (6 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
  • 18.1% lower memory bandwidth
    Intel Core i3 8000 has a lower memory bandwidth than the average processor (37.5 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.
  • 18.2% lower memory speed
    Intel Core i3 8000 has a lower maximum memory speed than the average processor (2,400 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
  • 44.4% higher base power
    Intel Core i3 8000 has a higher base power draw than the average processor (65 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
  • No configurable TDP
    Intel Core i3 8000 does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does.
  • 44.4% higher TDP
    Intel Core i3 8000 has a higher TDP than the average processor (65 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
  • 2 fewer CPU cores
    Intel Core i3 8000 has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
    When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: 8+

    Intel Core i3 8000 has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.4 vs 6
  • 16.7% larger process node
    Intel Core i3 8000 has a higher process node than the average processor (14 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
    What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
    When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: <10 nm

    Intel Core i3 8000 has a higher process node than the average processor (14 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.14 nm vs 12 nm
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    Intel Core i3 8000 has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (4 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
    What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.
    When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: 16+

    Intel Core i3 8000 has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (4 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.4 vs 8
  • 44.4% higher base power
    Intel Core i3 8000 has a higher base power draw than the average processor (65 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
    What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
    When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <30 W

    Intel Core i3 8000 has a higher base power draw than the average processor (65 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.65 W vs 45 W
  • 50% less L2 per core
    Intel Core i3 8000 has less L2 cache per core than the average processor (0.3 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
    What it is: The amount of L2 cache available to each CPU core.
    When it matters: When you are comparing per-core cache resources in deeper architectural analysis.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=1 MB/core

    Intel Core i3 8000 has less L2 cache per core than the average processor (0.3 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.0.25 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core
  • 60% smaller L2 cache
    Intel Core i3 8000 has a lower L2 cache than the average processor (1 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
    What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.
    When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=6 MB

    Intel Core i3 8000 has a lower L2 cache than the average processor (1 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.1 MB vs 2.5 MB
  • 11.6% weaker single-core performance
    Intel Core i3 8000 has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (2,194 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
    What it is: A benchmark score that reflects single-core CPU performance.
    When it matters: When you care about responsiveness in lighter or older software.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >3200

    Intel Core i3 8000 has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (2,194 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.2,194 vs 2,483
  • No configurable TDP
    Intel Core i3 8000 does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does.
    What it is: Allows the processor to run in alternate power modes instead of being fixed to one default TDP target.
    When it matters: When you want more control over heat, noise, and power draw in compact systems, quieter builds, or thermally limited machines.

    Importance: LOW

    Intel Core i3 8000 does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does.

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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Intel Core i3 8000?

  • Excellent value for budget-conscious builds
  • First i3 generation to feature four physical cores, providing a significant performance boost over previous dual-core models
  • Strong single-thread performance for everyday productivity and light office tasks
  • Runs relatively cool and is energy efficient with low idle power consumption
  • Capable of handling popular eSports titles like Fortnite and League of Legends at 1080p when paired with a decent GPU

What customers dislike about Intel Core i3 8000?

  • Lacks Turbo Boost and Hyper-Threading, limiting its multitasking and peak speed potential compared to i5 models
  • Often reaches 100% usage in modern AAA games, leading to frame rate instability and GPU bottlenecking
  • Locked multiplier prevents easy overclocking (unlike the i3-8350K)
  • Integrated graphics (UHD 630) are weak for modern gaming without a dedicated graphics card
  • Struggles with heavy professional workloads like 3D rendering or high-resolution video editing

Expert reviews

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hexus.net
23/02/2018

The HEXUS review of the Intel Core i3-8350K and i3-8100 highlights a shift to quad-core design in the Coffee Lake lineup, with the 8350K offering high clocks and overclocking potential (up to 5.0GHz), while the 8100 provides a locked, affordable option. While pros include strong single-threaded IPC performance and excellent gaming capability with discrete cards, a significant con is...Read more

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servethehome.com
29/10/2018

The Intel Core i3-8100 is identified by ServeTheHome as a highly disruptive, low-cost ($117) 4-core processor for the server market, featuring critical support for ECC memory and 65W TDP. Performance benchmarks indicate that while lacking Hyper-Threading and Turbo Boost, it excels in consistent, single-threaded tasks and media transcoding via integrated UHD Graphics 630. Key...Read more

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tomshardware.com
16/01/2018

The Intel Core i3-8100 brings four physical cores to the i3 line for the first time, offering significant generational speed-ups (up to 43% in games like GTA V) over its predecessors for a low entry-level price of roughly $117. While delivering strong stock performance that competes with AMD's Ryzen 3, this "Coffee Lake" CPU (3.6 GHz, 65W TDP) includes UHD Graphics 630, which...Read more

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servethehome.com
25/09/2018

The ServeTheHome review highlights the Intel Core i3-8300 as a capable 4-core/4-thread, 3.7GHz "dark horse" processor for low-cost server applications, specifically noting its support for unbuffered ECC RAM. Benchmark tests demonstrate that its high clock speed allows it to exceed expectations in single-threaded tasks and certain HPC workloads, while its UHD Graphics 630 provides...Read more

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techpowerup.com
30/05/2018

The Intel Core i3-8300 is a 14nm "Coffee Lake" quad-core processor operating at a fixed 3.7 GHz, featuring 8 MB of L3 cache and support for ECC memory, as reviewed by TechPowerUp. While offering solid efficiency and performance for entry-level tasks and media consumption, it lacks Hyper-Threading and Turbo Boost, limiting its capabilities compared to higher-tier models. The review...Read more

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lesnumeriques.com
05/01/2018

The Intel Core i3-8100 marks a significant, budget-friendly shift for the Coffee Lake line by introducing four physical cores without Hyper-Threading, offering performance competitive with seventh-generation Core i5 processors in both productivity and gaming. While lacking Turbo Boost and operating at a fixed 3.6 GHz, the CPU delivers a massive multi-threaded leap over its...Read more

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tomshardware.fr
18/01/2018

The Tom's Hardware France review highlights the Intel Core i3-8100 as a significant upgrade, offering four physical cores at a $120 price point, delivering performance that matches or exceeds older Core i5-7400/7500 models. While delivering excellent value, the review notes a major downside in the lack of budget-friendly B-series motherboards at launch, forcing the use of expensive...Read more

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tomshardware.fr
17/01/2018

The Intel Core i3-8100 brings four physical cores to the budget segment, matching previous-generation Core i5 "Kaby Lake" performance at a lower price point, thus providing a smoother experience in multi-threaded applications and gaming. Key pros include exceptional value-for-money, 40% higher performance in games like Grand Theft Auto V and Project CARS compared to earlier models,...Read more

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noticias3d.com
19/10/2017

The Intel Core i3-8100 acts as an entry-level "small giant," providing a significant generational leap by utilizing four physical cores to deliver performance on par with previous-generation i5 processors. Operating at a fixed 3.6 GHz with 6 MB of L3 cache, it serves as a balanced option for budget-conscious users. In gaming, the i3-8100 holds its own against Ryzen 3 and some Ryzen...Read more

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tomshw.it
16/01/2018

The Intel Core i3-8100 represents a significant, cost-effective upgrade to the i3 lineup, featuring four physical cores that deliver performance comparable to previous-generation i5 processors. It excels in 1080p gaming and general productivity, offering smooth performance in titles like GTA V while maintaining low power consumption and temperatures. Key limitations include the lack...Read more

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tweakers.net
11/01/2019

The Intel Core i3-8100 represents a significant generational leap, moving the i3 line to four physical cores while functioning similarly to a previous-generation i5-7400 at a 3.6 GHz base clock. It offers strong single-threaded performance and efficiency for budget builds, with pros including a quiet stock cooler and low power consumption (65W TDP). In gaming, the i3-8100 performs...Read more

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tweakers.net
15/04/2018

The Intel Core i3-8100, a "Coffee Lake" processor with four physical cores, delivers a significant performance boost over previous generations, approximating the performance of earlier i5-7400 chips. It is a strong, budget-friendly option for 1080p gaming and general tasks, featuring a 3.6 GHz base clock and a 65W TDP. However, the chip lacks Hyper-Threading and Turbo Boost, and...Read more

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techgaming.nl
27/10/2017

The Intel Core i3-8350K transitions the i3 lineup to a quad-core architecture, delivering strong, high-frequency 4.0 GHz performance suitable for gaming. Its primary advantages include an unlocked multiplier for overclocking toward 5.0 GHz and high single-threaded performance that can rival older i7 chips. However, the chip lacks Hyper-Threading, limiting it to four threads, and...Read more

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tweakers.net
25/10/2017

The Tweakers review of the Intel Core i3-8350K and i3-8100 highlights a significant shift to quad-core architecture, effectively doubling the core count for budget Coffee Lake chips compared to previous generations. The i3-8100 offers strong, fixed-clock performance, while the unlocked i3-8350K provides high-frequency potential at a higher 91W TDP and lacks a stock cooler. While...Read more

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