Intel Core i3-8100 Review & Specifications

  4. Intel Core i3-8100

Intel 8th Gen Core i3-8100 Quad-Core BX80684I38100

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Compatible only with Motherboards based on Intel 300 Series Chipsets
4 Cores/4 Threads
3.60 GHz/6 MB Cache
Intel Optane Memory Supported
Intel UHD Graphics 630

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Specs Overview

Model BX80684I38100
Release Date October 2017
Series Core i3 8th Gen
Core Name Coffee Lake
Socket LGA1151
Integrated Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 630
CPU Cores 4
CPU Threads 4
CPU Clock Rate 3600MHz
TDP 65W
CPU Cooler included
Manufacturing Process 14 nm
Maximum Supported Memory 64GB
Cache L3 6.00MB

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There's never been a better time to buy a processor for under $125. AMD's latest processors have shaken up the low-cost landscape, so now you can find quad-core models with gaming-capable integrated graphics for a mere $100. Intel's response has brought...

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Intel's Core i3-8100 offers four physical cores for a mere ~$120, which is a tremendous value compared to the previous generation Intel models. We'll be even more impressed when reasonably priced B350 motherboards come to market.

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Essentials

Performance

  • # of Cores 4
  • # of Threads 4
  • Processor Base Frequency 3.60 GHz
  • Cache 6 MB
  • Bus Speed 8 GT/s DMI3
  • TDP 65 W

Supplemental Information

  • Embedded Options Available No
  • Conflict Free Yes
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Memory Specifications

  • Max Memory Size (dependent on memory type) 64 GB
  • Memory Types DDR4-2400
  • Max # of Memory Channels 2
  • ECC Memory Supported ‡ No

Graphics Specifications

  • Processor Graphics ‡ Intel® UHD Graphics 630
  • Graphics Base Frequency 350 MHz
  • Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency 1.10 GHz
  • Graphics Video Max Memory 64 GB
  • Execution Units 23
  • 4K Support Yes, at 60Hz
  • Max Resolution (HDMI 1.4)‡ 4096x2304@24Hz
  • Max Resolution (DP)‡ 4096x2304@60Hz
  • Max Resolution (eDP - Integrated Flat Panel)‡ 4096x2304@60Hz
  • DirectX* Support 12
  • OpenGL* Support 4.5
  • Intel® Quick Sync Video Yes
  • Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology Yes
  • Intel® Clear Video HD Technology Yes
  • Intel® Clear Video Technology Yes
  • # of Displays Supported ‡ 3
  • Device ID 0x3E91

Expansion Options

  • Scalability 1S Only
  • PCI Express Revision 3.0
  • PCI Express Configurations ‡ Up to 1x16 or 2x8 or 1x8+2x4
  • Max # of PCI Express Lanes 16

Package Specifications

  • Sockets Supported FCLGA1151
  • Max CPU Configuration 1
  • Thermal Solution Specification PCG 2015C (65W)
  • TJUNCTION 100°C
  • Package Size 37.5mm x 37.5mm
  • Low Halogen Options Available See MDDS

Advanced Technologies

  • Intel® Optane™ Memory Supported ‡ Yes
  • Intel® Turbo Boost Technology ‡ No
  • Intel® vPro™ Technology ‡ No
  • Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology ‡ No
  • Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) ‡ Yes
  • Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) ‡ Yes
  • Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) ‡ Yes
  • Intel® TSX-NI No
  • Intel® 64 ‡ Yes
  • Instruction Set 64-bit
  • Instruction Set Extensions SSE4.1/4.2, AVX2
  • Idle States Yes
  • Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology Yes
  • Thermal Monitoring Technologies Yes
  • Intel® Identity Protection Technology ‡ Yes
  • Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) No

Security & Reliability

  • Intel® AES New Instructions Yes
  • Secure Key Yes
  • Intel® Software Guard Extensions (Intel® SGX) Yes
  • Intel® Memory Protection Extensions (Intel® MPX) Yes
  • Intel® OS Guard Yes
  • Intel® Trusted Execution Technology ‡ No
  • Execute Disable Bit ‡ Yes
  • Intel® Boot Guard Yes

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