Core i5-2415M vs Core i3-8100B

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-8100B
4 cores / 4 threads, 65 Watt
3.91
+203%

Core i3-8100B outperforms Core i5-2415M by a whopping 203% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-8100B and Core i5-2415M processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking13782189
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Core i5
Architecture codenameno dataSandy Bridge (2011−2013)
Release dateno data1 September 2011 (12 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$225
Current priceno data$774 (3.4x MSRP)

Detailed specifications

Core i3-8100B and Core i5-2415M 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.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads44
Base clock speed3.6 GHz2.3 GHz
Boost clock speedno data2.9 GHz
L1 cacheno data64K (per core)
L2 cacheno data256K (per core)
L3 cache6 MB Intel® Smart Cache3 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm32 nm
Die sizeno data149 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Number of transistorsno data624 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-
Unlocked multiplierNoNo

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-8100B and Core i5-2415M 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. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11 (Uniprocessor)
SocketFCBGA1440Intel BGA1023
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-8100B and Core i5-2415M. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® AVX
AES-NI++
FMAno data+
AVXno data+
vProno data-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFino data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
TSX-no data
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
SIPP-no data
Demand Based Switchingno data-
FDIno data+
Fast Memory Accessno data+
StatusDiscontinuedLaunched

Security technologies

Core i3-8100B and Core i5-2415M technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT--
EDB++
Secure Key+no data
MPX+no data
Identity Protection+no data
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard+no data
Anti-Theftno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-8100B and Core i5-2415M are enumerated here.

AMD-Vno data+
VT-d+-
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-8100B and Core i5-2415M. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR3
Maximum memory size64 GB8.01 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidthno data21.3 GB/s
ECC memory support--

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel UHD Graphics 630Intel HD Graphics 3000
Max video memory64 GBno data
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.05 GHz1.3 GHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-8100B and Core i5-2415M integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported32
eDPno data+
DisplayPortno data+
HDMIno data+
SDVOno data+
CRTno data+

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-8100B and Core i5-2415M integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@30Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-8100B and Core i5-2415M integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-8100B and Core i5-2415M.

PCIe version3.02.0
PCI Express lanes161

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark 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.

i3-8100B 3.91
+203%
i5-2415M 1.29

Core i3-8100B outperforms Core i5-2415M by 203% based on our aggregate benchmark results.


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.

Benchmark coverage: 68%

i3-8100B 6044
+203%
i5-2415M 1996

Core i3-8100B outperforms Core i5-2415M by 203% in Passmark.

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

Benchmark coverage: 42%

i3-8100B 1226
+181%
i5-2415M 436

Core i3-8100B outperforms Core i5-2415M by 181% in GeekBench 5 Single-Core.

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

Benchmark coverage: 42%

i3-8100B 3554
+305%
i5-2415M 878

Core i3-8100B outperforms Core i5-2415M by 305% in GeekBench 5 Multi-Core.

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.91 1.29
Integrated graphics card 3.08 0.66
Physical cores 4 2
Chip lithography 14 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 35 Watt

The Core i3-8100B is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-2415M in performance tests.


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