CPU comparison with benchmarks
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CPU lineage |
Intel Core i3-8100H or Intel Core i3-8100H – 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 i3-8100H 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 i3-8100H, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1440 socket. The AMD A6-9210 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently. It was released in Q2/2017 and belongs to the 6 generation of the AMD A series. To use the AMD A6-9210, you'll need a motherboard with a FP4 socket.
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| Mobile |
Segment |
Mobile |
| Intel Core i3-8100H |
Name |
AMD A6-9210 |
| Intel Core i3 |
Family |
AMD A |
| 8 |
Generation |
6 |
| Intel Core i 8000H |
Group |
AMD A6-9000 |
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CPU Cores and Base Frequency |
The Intel Core i3-8100H has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-8100H is 3.0 GHz The AMD A6-9210 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD A6-9210 is 2.4 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 2.8 GHz.
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| 4 |
Threads |
2 |
| None |
None |
2.6 GHz |
| No |
Hyperthreading |
No |
| 4x |
Cores |
2x |
| No |
Overclocking |
No |
| normal |
Core architecture |
normal |
| 3.0 GHz |
Frequency |
2.4 GHz |
| None |
None |
2.8 GHz |
| 4 |
CPU Cores |
2 |
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Internal Graphics |
The Intel Core i3-8100H has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. Specifically, the Intel Core i3-8100H 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 AMD A6-9210 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. Specifically, the AMD A6-9210 uses the AMD Radeon R4 (Stoney Ridge), which has 192 texture shaders and 3 execution units.
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| 0.35 GHz |
GPU frequency |
0.6 GHz |
| Q4/2017 |
Release date |
Q2/2016 |
| 12 |
Direct X |
12 |
| Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
GPU name |
AMD Radeon R4 (Stoney Ridge) |
| 14 nm |
Technology |
28 nm |
| -- |
Max. displays |
-- |
| 192 |
Shaders |
192 |
| 64.0 GB |
Max. GPU Memory |
2.0 GB |
| 24 |
Execution units |
3 |
| 9.5 |
Generation |
7 |
| 1.0 GHz |
GPU (Turbo) |
-- |
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
| -- |
AI specifications |
-- |
| -- |
AI hardware |
-- |
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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.
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| Decode / Encode |
AVC |
Decode / Encode |
| Decode |
VC-1 |
Decode |
| Decode / Encode |
VP9 |
Decode |
| Decode / Encode |
h265 / HEVC (10 bit) |
Decode |
| Decode / Encode |
h264 |
Decode |
| Decode / Encode |
VP8 |
Decode |
| Decode / Encode |
h265 / HEVC (8 bit) |
Decode |
| Decode / Encode |
JPEG |
Decode / Encode |
| No |
AV1 |
No |
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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.
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| 2 |
Memory channels |
1 |
| 64.0 GB |
Max. Memory |
8.0 GB |
| pci |
PCIe |
pci |
| Yes |
AES-NI |
Yes |
| Yes |
ECC |
No |
| 39.5 GB/s |
Bandwidth |
-- |
| DDR4-2666 |
Memory type |
DDR4-2133 |
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Thermal Management |
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 45 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.
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| 100 °C |
Tjunction max |
90 °C |
| 45 W |
TDP (PL1 / PBP) |
15 W |
| 35 W |
TDP down |
10 W |
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Technical details |
The Intel Core i3-8100H 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 AMD A6-9210 is manufactured using a 28 nm process. In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
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| Q3/2018 |
Release date |
Q2/2017 |
| -- |
Part Number |
-- |
| 0 bytes |
L2-Cache |
0 bytes |
| VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Virtualization |
AMD-V |
| SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 |
ISA extensions |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 |
| Monolithic |
Chip design |
-- |
| Coffee Lake H |
Architecture |
Stoney Ridge (Excavator) |
| 14 nm |
Technology |
28 nm |
| BGA 1440 |
Socket |
FP4 |
| Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 |
Operating systems |
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| 225 $ |
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 |
2.0 MB |
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