Intel Core i3-8100 vs Intel Core i3-4370T

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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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 Intel Core i3-4370T features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2015 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-4370T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1150 socket.
Intel Core i 8000 Group Intel Core i 4000
8 Generation 4
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i3-8100 Name Intel Core i3-4370T
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Core i3
 
 

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 Intel Core i3-4370T has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-4370T is 3.3 GHz
No Hyperthreading Yes
4x Cores 2x
No Overclocking No
4 Threads 4
4 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
3.6 GHz Frequency 3.3 GHz
 
 

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 Intel Core i3-4370T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-4370T uses the Intel HD Graphics 4600, which has 160 texture shaders
and 20 execution units.
192 Shaders 160
Q4/2017 Release date Q2/2013
14 nm Technology 22 nm
12 Direct X 11.1
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
24 Execution units 20
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.2 GHz
9.5 Generation 7.5
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.15 GHz
Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4600
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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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.
Decode / Encode VP8 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode
No AV1 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) 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 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 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR3-1600
Yes ECC Yes
64.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
 
 

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 35 W watts.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
100 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

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 Intel Core i3-4370T is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Q4/2017 Release date Q1/2015
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
14 nm Technology 22 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
117 $ Release price --
Coffee Lake S Architecture Haswell S
6.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
LGA 1151-2 Socket LGA 1150
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-8100
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
3134
3134
Intel Core i3-4370T
2C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
1732
1732