CPU comparison with benchmarks
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CPU lineage |
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.
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| 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 |
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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.
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| 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 |
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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.
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| 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) |
-- |
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
| -- |
AI specifications |
Google Edge TPU |
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AI hardware |
Google Tensor AI |
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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 / 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 |
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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 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.
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| 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 |
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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.
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| 100 °C |
Tjunction max |
-- |
| 65 W |
TDP (PL1 / PBP) |
10 W |
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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.
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| 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 |
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| Monolithic |
Chip design |
Chiplet |
| Coffee Lake S |
Architecture |
G3 |
| 14 nm |
Technology |
3 nm |
| LGA 1151-2 |
Socket |
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| 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 |
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