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Intel Core M3 8100Y Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price in UK: ~£240
Avg. price in US: ~$280
PassMark benchmark result: 2759
N. of physical cores: 2
CPU boost clock speed: 3.4 GHz

Intel Core M3 8100Y review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

3.3

Poor

3.3

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2.1
Gaming
Score components:
30.0%
2.1
PassMark single-core benchmark score
25.0%
2.5
Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
20.0%
2.8
CPU boost clock speed
17.0%
1.6
L3 cache
8.0%
1.0
N. of physical cores
1.4
Video editing
Score components:
45.0%
1.4
Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
20.0%
1.0
N. of physical cores
20.0%
1.6
CPU threads
15.0%
1.6
L3 cache

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N/A~ £240

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#623 in Best Mobile CPUs

Verdict

The Intel Core m3-8100Y is an ultra-low-voltage, dual-core mobile processor from the Amber Lake-Y series, built on a 14nm process with 4 threads and a 4MB Intel Smart Cache. It features a 1.10 GHz base frequency with a Max Turbo Boost of 3.40 GHz and integrates Intel UHD Graphics 615, supporting up to 4K resolution at 60Hz. Its primary advantages include an exceptionally low 5W TDP that enables fanless, silent designs in thin tablets and laptops, alongside respectable burst performance for everyday office tasks and web browsing. However, its main drawbacks are significant performance throttling under sustained heavy workloads due to thermal constraints and limited capabilities for modern gaming or high-resolution video editing.

Technical Specifications of processor Intel Core M3 8100Y

Overall score

3.3

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Popularity

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Platform

7.2

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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

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

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

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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

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Performance

2.1

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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+

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+

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

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

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

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Cache & Architecture

4.8

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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

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

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

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

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

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Memory & PCIe

3.2

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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

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

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

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

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Integrated Graphics

6.3

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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

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

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

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

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

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Power & Thermal

7.6

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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

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

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

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

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

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Intel Core M3 8100Y vs the average processor

Why is Intel Core M3 8100Y better than the average processor?

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88.9% lower base power
Intel Core M3 8100Y has a lower base power draw than the average processor (5 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 M3 8100Y has a lower base power draw than the average processor (5 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.5 W vs 45 W
87.5% lower boost power
Intel Core M3 8100Y has a lower boost power draw than the average processor (8 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.
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
Intel Core M3 8100Y has a lower boost power draw than the average processor (8 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.8 W vs 64 W
53.9% smaller die size
Intel Core M3 8100Y has a lower die size than the average processor (82 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 M3 8100Y has a lower die size than the average processor (82 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².82 mm² vs 178 mm²
88.9% lower TDP
Intel Core M3 8100Y has a lower TDP than the average processor (5 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
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
Intel Core M3 8100Y has a lower TDP than the average processor (5 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.5 W vs 45 W
16.7% more L3 per core
Intel Core M3 8100Y has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (2 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
What it is: The amount of L3 cache effectively available per CPU core.
When it matters: When you are comparing how much shared cache each core can draw on in deeper technical analysis.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: >=2 MB/core
Intel Core M3 8100Y has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (2 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.2 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core
53.9% smaller die size
Intel Core M3 8100Y has a lower die size than the average processor (82 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².
16.7% more L3 per core
Intel Core M3 8100Y has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (2 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
88.9% lower base power
Intel Core M3 8100Y has a lower base power draw than the average processor (5 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
87.5% lower boost power
Intel Core M3 8100Y has a lower boost power draw than the average processor (8 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.
88.9% lower TDP
Intel Core M3 8100Y has a lower TDP than the average processor (5 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.

Cache & Architecture

Power & Thermal

Why is Intel Core M3 8100Y worse than the average processor?

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Narrower instruction support
Intel Core M3 8100Y supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, AES vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
No crypto acceleration
Intel Core M3 8100Y does not include crypto acceleration, the average processor does.
Older CPU socket
Intel Core M3 8100Y uses an older CPU socket than the average processor (FCBGA1,515 vs FP2).
2 year/s older release date
Intel Core M3 8100Y has an older release date than the average processor (2,018 vs 2,020).
August 2018
85.2% weaker multi-core performance
Intel Core M3 8100Y has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (412 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
35.4% weaker single-core performance
Intel Core M3 8100Y has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,603 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
4 fewer CPU cores
Intel Core M3 8100Y has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
20.9% lower boost clock
Intel Core M3 8100Y has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.4 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
52.3% lower Cinebench R20 single-core score
Intel Core M3 8100Y has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (231 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
37.3% lower single-core score
Intel Core M3 8100Y has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (922 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
73.8% lower PassMark score
Intel Core M3 8100Y has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (2,759 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
68.9% lower multi-core score
Intel Core M3 8100Y has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (1,491 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
4 fewer CPU threads
Intel Core M3 8100Y has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (4 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
50% lower bus transfer rate
Intel Core M3 8100Y has a lower bus transfer rate than the average processor (4 GT/s vs 8 GT/s). The average processor offers bus transfer rate of 8 GT/s.
50% lower bus speed
Intel Core M3 8100Y has a lower bus speed than the average processor (4 GT/s vs 8 GT/s). The average processor runs at bus speed of 8 GT/s.
80% smaller L2 cache
Intel Core M3 8100Y has a lower L2 cache than the average processor (0.5 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
16.7% larger process node
Intel Core M3 8100Y has a higher process node than the average processor (14 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
66.7% smaller L1 cache
Intel Core M3 8100Y has a lower L1 cache than the average processor (128 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
50% less L2 per core
Intel Core M3 8100Y 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.
50% smaller L3 cache
Intel Core M3 8100Y has a lower L3 cache than the average processor (4 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
6 fewer PCIe lanes
Intel Core M3 8100Y has fewer PCIe lanes than the average processor (10 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
36.4% lower memory speed
Intel Core M3 8100Y has a lower maximum memory speed than the average processor (1,866 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
27.3% lower memory bandwidth
Intel Core M3 8100Y has a lower memory bandwidth than the average processor (33.3 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.
Older DDR support
Intel Core M3 8100Y supports an older DDR generation than the average processor (DDR3/DDR3L/LPDDR3 vs DDR4).
75% less memory capacity
Intel Core M3 8100Y has fewer maximum memory capacity than the average processor (16 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
Limited PCIe bifurcation
Intel Core M3 8100Y supports less flexible PCIe bifurcation than the average processor (x4, x2/x2, x2/x1/x1, x1/x1/x1/x1 vs x16, x8/x8).
Narrower media codec support
Intel Core M3 8100Y supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (JPEG (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)).
85.2% weaker multi-core performance
Intel Core M3 8100Y has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (412 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
What it is: A Cinebench R20 score that reflects how well the processor handles long, heavy rendering workloads across many cores.
When it matters: When you care about sustained multi-core performance in rendering, compiling, heavy creation work, or productivity workloads that use many threads.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: >4700
Intel Core M3 8100Y has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (412 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.412 vs 2,783
35.4% weaker single-core performance
Intel Core M3 8100Y has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,603 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 M3 8100Y has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,603 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.1,603 vs 2,483
4 fewer CPU cores
Intel Core M3 8100Y has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 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 M3 8100Y has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.2 vs 6
20.9% lower boost clock
Intel Core M3 8100Y has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.4 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
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
Intel Core M3 8100Y has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.4 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.3.4 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
52.3% lower Cinebench R20 single-core score
Intel Core M3 8100Y has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (231 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
What it is: A Cinebench R20 benchmark score that reflects single-core CPU performance.
When it matters: When you care about lighter workloads, interface responsiveness, or software that still depends heavily on one fast core.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: >600
Intel Core M3 8100Y has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (231 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.231 vs 484
37.3% lower single-core score
Intel Core M3 8100Y has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (922 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects single-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
When it matters: When you care about snappy everyday performance in lighter apps, browsing, office work, or tasks that do not scale well across many cores.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: >2000
Intel Core M3 8100Y has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (922 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.922 vs 1,471
73.8% lower PassMark score
Intel Core M3 8100Y has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (2,759 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
What it is: A benchmark score that gives a broad idea of overall processor performance.
When it matters: When you want a quick overall performance comparison.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: >19000
Intel Core M3 8100Y has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (2,759 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.2,759 vs 10,532.5
68.9% lower multi-core score
Intel Core M3 8100Y has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (1,491 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects multi-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
When it matters: When you want a quick picture of multi-core speed in everyday mixed workloads, multitasking, and broadly optimized software.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: >8500
Intel Core M3 8100Y has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (1,491 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.1,491 vs 4,793

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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Intel Core M3 8100Y?

High energy efficiency with a 5W TDP, enabling long battery life and fanless, silent device designs.
Strong burst performance for everyday tasks like web browsing and office work due to its 3.4GHz turbo boost.
Considered a 'powerhouse' and much faster in multitasking when compared to entry-level Celeron or Pentium Silver chips.
Handles 4K video streaming (e.g., YouTube) and basic productivity apps like VS Code and Photoshop smoothly.
Offers consistent real-world performance with a narrow range of variability in benchmark scores.

What customers dislike about Intel Core M3 8100Y?

Weak sustained performance under heavy, long-term loads (e.g., video rendering) due to thermal throttling in fanless designs.
Poor choice for modern gaming; struggles with high-resolution titles and typically only runs older or lightweight games at low settings.
Multitasking can become sluggish or stutter if paired with only 4GB of RAM rather than 8GB.
Outdated architecture compared to newer mobile chips, lacking support for modern standards like PCIe 4.0 or Thunderbolt 4.
Performance is heavily dependent on the specific device's cooling solution and TDP configuration.

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12/05/2019

Asus Chromebook Flip C434 – Gliding through the clouds in style

The Asus Chromebook Flip C434 is a premium 2-in-1, featuring a sleek, all-aluminum design with a 14-inch NanoEdge display and a 360-degree ErgoLift hinge. It is lauded for its 10-hour battery life and, despite a slightly heavy 1.45kg weight, offers excellent versatility for productivity. Key drawbacks include a plastic trackpad that feels less refined than the premium chassis, along...Read more

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