Intel Core i3-8100 vs Intel Core i3-11100B

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Intel Core i3-8100 or Intel Core i3-8100 – 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 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.
The Intel Core i3-11100B features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2021 and belongs to the 11 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-11100B, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i3-8100 Name Intel Core i3-11100B
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Core i3
8 Generation 11
Intel Core i 8000 Group Intel Core i 11000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

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
The Intel Core i3-11100B has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-11100B is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.4 GHz.
4 Threads 8
None None 4.3 GHz
No Hyperthreading Yes
4x Cores 4x
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
3.6 GHz Frequency 3.6 GHz
None None 4.4 GHz
4 CPU Cores 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

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.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i3-11100B has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-11100B uses the Intel UHD Graphics 11th Gen (16 EU), which has 128 texture shaders
and 16 execution units.
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
Q4/2017 Release date Q2/2021
12 Direct X 12
Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 11th Gen (16 EU)
14 nm Technology 10 nm
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders 128
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
24 Execution units 16
9.5 Generation 11
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.4 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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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.
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
No AV1 Decode
 
 

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 38.4 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 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
64.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC No
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR4-3200
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 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.
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-8100 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i3-11100B is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
Q4/2017 Release date Q2/2021
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Coffee Lake S Architecture Rocket Lake S
14 nm Technology 14 nm
LGA 1151-2 Socket LGA 1200
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
117 $ Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
6.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-11100B
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
4688
4688
Intel Core i3-8100
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
3134
3134