Intel Core i3-8100 vs Intel Core i7-4550U

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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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 i7-4550U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-4550U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1168 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core i3-8100 Name Intel Core i7-4550U
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Core i7
8 Generation 4
Intel Core i 8000 Group Intel Core i 4000U
 
 

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 i7-4550U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-4550U is 1.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.0 GHz.
4 Threads 4
None None 2.6 GHz
No Hyperthreading Yes
4x Cores 2x
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
3.6 GHz Frequency 1.5 GHz
None None 3.0 GHz
4 CPU Cores 2
 
 

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 i7-4550U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-4550U uses the Intel HD Graphics 5000, which has 320 texture shaders
and 40 execution units.
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.2 GHz
Q4/2017 Release date Q2/2013
12 Direct X 11.1
Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 5000
14 nm Technology 22 nm
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders 320
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
24 Execution units 40
9.5 Generation 7.5
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
 
 

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

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 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 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 16.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC No
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR3L-1600
 
 

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.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max --
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 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 i7-4550U is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Q4/2017 Release date Q3/2013
-- 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
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Coffee Lake S Architecture Haswell U
14 nm Technology 22 nm
LGA 1151-2 Socket BGA 1168
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
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 4.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-8100
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
3627
3627
Intel Core i7-4550U
2C 4T @ 1.5 GHz
1460
1460

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-8100
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
3134
3134
Intel Core i7-4550U
2C 4T @ 1.5 GHz
1139
1139

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-8100
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
1265
1265
Intel Core i7-4550U
2C 4T @ 1.5 GHz
895
895

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-8100
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
616
616
Intel Core i7-4550U
2C 4T @ 1.5 GHz
269
269

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-8100
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
154
154
Intel Core i7-4550U
2C 4T @ 1.5 GHz
123
123