Intel Core i3-8100 vs Core i3-8109U
General info
Comparing Core i3-8100 and Core i3-8109U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
Technical specs
Core i3-8100 and Core i3-8109U basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.
Compatibility
Information on Core i3-8100 and Core i3-8109U compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one.
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-8100 and Core i3-8109U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
Security technologies
Core i3-8100 and Core i3-8109U technologies aimed at raising security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-8100 and Core i3-8109U are enumerated here.
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-8100 and Core i3-8109U.
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
Graphics interfaces
Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-8100 and Core i3-8109U integrated GPUs.
Graphics image quality
Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-8100 and Core i3-8109U integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.
Graphics API support
APIs supported by Core i3-8100 and Core i3-8109U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-8100 and Core i3-8109U.
Benchmark performance
Various benchmark results of Core i3-8100 and Core i3-8109U. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.
Overall score
This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.
Passmark
Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single core performance.
Gaming performance
Let's see how good Core i3-8100 and Core i3-8109U are for gaming compared with game system requirements. Remember that sometimes official requirements may reflect real performance inaccurately. Also, your gaming PC must have a decent enough GPU to perform well.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-8100
41.1% better performance in benchmarks
Cheaper ($237 vs $592)
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Advantages of Intel Core i3-8109U
More powerful video core
Somewhat newer (5 April 2018 vs 5 October 2017)
Higher base clock speed (3000 vs 2800 MHz)
Lower power consumption (28W vs 65W), meaning that the rival with higher TDP might require a better cooler or other thermal solution.
HyperThreading (allows one physical CPU function as two logical ones. It increases performance, since while one logical CPU is waiting for data, the second may still do useful work)
Quick Sync (hardware acceleration of video encoding and decoding for Intel CPUs. Speeds up video encoding by times, but at the cost of somewhat lower quality)
Virtualization (Hardware acceleration of virtual machines)
AES-NI (Advanced Encryption Standard New Instructions - additional instructions for hardware acceleration of AES encryption and decryption)
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So, which one is the better CPU?
Judging by the results of synthetic and gaming tests, Technical City recommends Intel Core i3-8100.
Be aware that Core i3-8100 is a desktop processor while Core i3-8109U is a notebook one.
Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-8100 and Core i3-8109U, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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