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

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Intel Core i3-8100B or Intel Core i3-8100B – 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 i3-8100B features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2018 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-8100B, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1440 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.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i3-8100B Name Intel Core i3-8100
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Core i3
8 Generation 8
Intel Core i 8000 Group Intel Core i 8000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-8100B has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-8100B 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
normal Core architecture normal
3.6 GHz Frequency 3.6 GHz
4 Threads 4
No Overclocking No
No Hyperthreading No
4 CPU Cores 4
4x Cores 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-8100B has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-8100B 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 i3-8100 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-8100 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
Q4/2017 Release date Q4/2017
12 Direct X 12
Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 630
14 nm Technology 14 nm
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders 192
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
24 Execution units 24
9.5 Generation 9.5
1.05 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 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 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 39.5 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.
2 Memory channels 2
64.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
39.5 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2400
 
 

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 i3-8100B 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 i3-8100 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Q3/2018 Release date Q4/2017
-- 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 Coffee Lake S
14 nm Technology 14 nm
BGA 1440 Socket LGA 1151-2
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
133 $ Release price 117 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
6.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-8100
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
12193
12193
Intel Core i3-8100B
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
11468
11468

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-8100
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
3834
3834
Intel Core i3-8100B
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
3705
3705

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-8100B
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
3784
3784
Intel Core i3-8100
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
3627
3627

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-8100B
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
3698
3698
Intel Core i3-8100
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
3618
3618

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-8100B
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
3329
3329
Intel Core i3-8100
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
3134
3134

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-8100B
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
1265
1265
Intel Core i3-8100
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
1265
1265

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-8100
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
912
912
Intel Core i3-8100B
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
896
896