Intel Core i3-8100 vs Google Tensor G3

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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 Google Tensor G3 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2023 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Google Tensor series.
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core i3-8100 Name Google Tensor G3
Intel Core i3 Family Google Tensor
8 Generation 3
Intel Core i 8000 Group Google Tensor G3
 
 

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 Google Tensor G3 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 3.0 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
None None 4x Cortex-A510
4 Threads 8
No Hyperthreading No
4x Cores None
None None 2.15 GHz
None None 2.45 GHz
None None 3.0 GHz
None None 4x Cortex-A715
None None 1x Cortex-X3
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE)
3.6 GHz Frequency None
4 CPU Cores 8
 
 

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 Google Tensor G3 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
and 10 execution units.
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.89 GHz
Q4/2017 Release date Q4/2022
12 Direct X 12
Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU name ARM Immortalis-G715 MP10
14 nm Technology 4 nm
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders --
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
24 Execution units 10
9.5 Generation Vallhall
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications Google Edge TPU
-- AI hardware Google Tensor AI
 
 

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 / Encode
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 / Encode
 
 

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 12.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 53.0 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 12.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI No
Yes ECC No
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 53.0 GB/s
DDR4-2400 Memory type LPDDR5-5500
 
 

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 10 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max --
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 10 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 Google Tensor G3 is manufactured using a 3 nm process.
Q4/2017 Release date Q3/2023
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization None
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
Coffee Lake S Architecture G3
14 nm Technology 3 nm
LGA 1151-2 Socket
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Android
117 $ Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) ARMv9-A64 (64 bit)
6.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks