AMD FX-9800P vs Intel Core i3-8100

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AMD FX-9800P or AMD FX-9800P – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD FX-9800P features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2016 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD FX series.
To use the AMD FX-9800P, you'll need a motherboard with a FP4 socket.
The Intel Core i3-8100 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2017 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-8100, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151-2 socket.
AMD FX-9800 Group Intel Core i 8000
4 Generation 8
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
AMD FX-9800P Name Intel Core i3-8100
AMD FX Family Intel Core i3
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD FX-9800P has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD FX-9800P is 2.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
The Intel Core i3-8100 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-8100 is 3.6 GHz
4 Threads 4
4x Cores 4x
4 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking No
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
2.7 GHz Frequency 3.6 GHz
3.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD FX-9800P has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD FX-9800P uses the AMD Radeon R7 - 512 (Bristol Ridge), which has 512 texture shaders
and 8 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i3-8100 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-8100 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
512 Shaders 192
Q2/2016 Release date Q4/2017
28 nm Technology 14 nm
12 Direct X 12
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
8 Execution units 24
0.76 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
6 Generation 9.5
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
AMD Radeon R7 - 512 (Bristol Ridge) GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 630
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
No VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode h264 Decode / Encode
No VP9 Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 29.9 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-1866 Memory type DDR4-2400
No ECC Yes
64.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
29.9 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
90 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The AMD FX-9800P is manufactured using a 28 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i3-8100 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
Q2/2016 Release date Q4/2017
AMD-V Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
28 nm Technology 14 nm
-- Chip design Monolithic
-- Release price 117 $
Excavator (Bristol Ridge) Architecture Coffee Lake S
0 bytes L3-Cache 6.0 MB
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
FP4 Socket LGA 1151-2
2.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-8100
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
3134
3134
AMD FX-9800P
4C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
1288
1288

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-8100
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
971
971
AMD FX-9800P
4C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
475
475

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-8100
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
616
616
AMD FX-9800P
4C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
237
237

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-8100
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
154
154
AMD FX-9800P
4C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
77
77