Intel Core m3-8100Y vs Intel Core m3-7Y30

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Intel Core m3-8100Y or Intel Core m3-8100Y – 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 m3-8100Y features 2 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 m3-8100Y, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1515 socket.
The Intel Core m3-7Y30 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2016 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Core M series.
To use the Intel Core m3-7Y30, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1515 socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core m3-8100Y Name Intel Core m3-7Y30
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Core M
8 Generation 7
Intel Core M 8 Group Intel Core M 7
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core m3-8100Y has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core m3-8100Y is 1.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.4 GHz.
The Intel Core m3-7Y30 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core m3-7Y30 is 1.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.6 GHz.
3.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.6 GHz
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
1.1 GHz Frequency 1.0 GHz
4 Threads 4
None None 2.0 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2 CPU Cores 2
2x Cores 2x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core m3-8100Y has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core m3-8100Y uses the Intel UHD Graphics 615, 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 m3-7Y30 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core m3-7Y30 uses the Intel HD Graphics 615, which has 192 texture shaders
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
Q4/2018 Release date Q2/2016
12 Direct X 12
Intel UHD Graphics 615 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 615
14 nm Technology 14 nm
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders 192
8.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 16.0 GB
24 Execution units 24
9.5 Generation 9.5
0.9 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.9 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 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 33.3 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 29.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
16.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
33.3 GB/s Bandwidth 29.8 GB/s
DDR3L-1600, LPDDR3-1866 Memory type DDR3L-1600, LPDDR3-1866
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 5 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 4.5 W watts.
8 W TDP up 7 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
5 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 4.5 W
4.5 W TDP down 3.75 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core m3-8100Y 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 4.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core m3-7Y30 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Q3/2018 Release date Q3/2016
-- 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
Amber Lake Y Architecture Kaby Lake Y
14 nm Technology 14 nm
BGA 1515 Socket BGA 1515
Operating systems
281 $ Release price 281 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
4.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core m3-8100Y
2C 4T @ 1.1 GHz
5462
5462
Intel Core m3-7Y30
2C 4T @ 1.0 GHz
4165
4165

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core m3-8100Y
2C 4T @ 1.1 GHz
2883
2883
Intel Core m3-7Y30
2C 4T @ 1.0 GHz
2746
2746

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core m3-8100Y
2C 4T @ 1.1 GHz
1740
1740
Intel Core m3-7Y30
2C 4T @ 1.0 GHz
1547
1547

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core m3-8100Y
2C 4T @ 1.1 GHz
1429
1429
Intel Core m3-7Y30
2C 4T @ 1.0 GHz
1387
1387

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core m3-8100Y
2C 4T @ 1.1 GHz
1028
1028
Intel Core m3-7Y30
2C 4T @ 1.0 GHz
851
851

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core m3-8100Y
2C 4T @ 1.1 GHz
412
412
Intel Core m3-7Y30
2C 4T @ 1.0 GHz
270
270

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core m3-7Y30
2C 4T @ 1.0 GHz
242
242
Intel Core m3-8100Y
2C 4T @ 1.1 GHz
176
176