Core i3-8100

Name: Intel Core i3-8100
Brand: Intel
Rating: 76 (4 reviews)

Released Oct 1, 2017 · Analysis updated Jul 30, 2026

This processor offers a high core count and includes a cooler for a budget-friendly and easy-to-use computing experience. The Intel Core i3-8100 scores 76/100 based on 4 expert reviews in the cpus category. Coverage includes reviews from Tomshardware, Hexus, Servethehome, and Phoronix.

Critic Score

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based on 4 expert reviews

TomshardwareHexusServethehomePhoronix

Low confidence · only 4 reviews

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Pros

Budget friendly(3)
Good value(3)
High core count(3)
Includes cooler(2)

Cons

Lacks turbo boost(3)
Integrated graphics weak(2)
No hyper-threading(2)

4 Publication Reviews

Major publication01/2018

Major publicationJan 16, 2018

AI summary of this review

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.

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Independent publication02/2018

Independent publicationFeb 23, 2018

AI summary of this review

Intel has taken the step of adding two more physical cores whilst keeping the thread count the same, making the 8th Gen i3 parts about a third faster than the outgoing Kaby Lake.

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Independent publication10/2018

Independent publicationOct 29, 2018

AI summary of this review

The Intel Core i3-8100 offers a unique value proposition as a low-cost server CPU for the edge, particularly due to its support for unbuffered ECC memory.

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Independent publication10/2017

Independent publicationOct 6, 2017

AI summary of this review

The Core i3 8100 is a decent low-end entry with a 3.6GHz quad-core design plus UHD Graphics and a 65 Watt TDP all for $118 USD.

Score estimated from the review text