i3-9100 vs i3-8100H

Aggregate performance score

Core i3-8100H
2018
4 cores / 4 threads, 45 Watt
2.71
Core i3-9100
2018
4 cores / 4 threads, 65 Watt
4.17
+53.9%

Core i3-9100 outperforms Core i3-8100H by an impressive 54% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-8100H and Core i3-9100 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking16961382
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data7.63
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i3Intel Core i3
Power efficiency5.706.07
Architecture codenameCoffee Lake-H (2018−2019)Coffee Lake (2017−2019)
Release date3 July 2018 (6 years ago)1 September 2018 (6 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$225$122

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i3-8100H and Core i3-9100 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads44
Base clock speed3 GHz3.6 GHz
Boost clock speed3 GHz4.2 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0DMI 3.0
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s4 × 8 GT/s
Multiplier3036
L1 cache256 KB64K (per core)
L2 cache1 MB256K (per core)
L3 cache6 MB6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Die size126 mm2126 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-8100H and Core i3-9100 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1 (Uniprocessor)
SocketFCBGA1440FCLGA1151
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-8100H and Core i3-9100. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift+no data
Turbo Boost Technology-2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology--
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++

Security technologies

Core i3-8100H and Core i3-9100 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT--
EDB++
Secure Key++
MPX++
Identity Protection++
SGXYes with Intel® MEYes with Intel® ME
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-8100H and Core i3-9100 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-8100H and Core i3-9100. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR4-2400
Maximum memory size64 GB64 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth42.671 GB/s38.397 GB/s
ECC memory support++

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 630Intel UHD Graphics 630
Max video memory64 GB64 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1 GHz1.1 GHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-8100H and Core i3-9100 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
DVI+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-8100H and Core i3-9100 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support++
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@30Hz4096 x 2304@24Hz
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hz4096 x 2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hz4096 x 2304@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-8100H and Core i3-9100 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212
OpenGL4.54.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-8100H and Core i3-9100.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes1616

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i3-8100H 2.71
i3-9100 4.17
+53.9%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i3-8100H 4310
i3-9100 6623
+53.7%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.71 4.17
Recency 3 July 2018 1 September 2018
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 65 Watt

i3-8100H has 44.4% lower power consumption.

i3-9100, on the other hand, has a 53.9% higher aggregate performance score, and an age advantage of 1 month.

The Core i3-9100 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-8100H in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i3-8100H is a notebook processor while Core i3-9100 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-8100H and Core i3-9100, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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