Core i3-8100T

Name: Intel Core i3-8100T
Brand: Intel
Rating: 3.2 (11 reviews)

4 cores · 4 threads · up to 3.1 GHz on FCLGA1151.

3.2 · 11 votes

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Cores

Threads

Boost

3.1 GHz

L3 cache

6 MB

TDP

35W

Socket

FCLGA1151

Performance breakdown

Gaming3

Productivity3

Single-core3

Multi-core17

Power efficiency3

Lab scores

Performance score3

Cores4

Threads4

Boost clock (GHz)3.1 GHz

Estimated gaming FPS

Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.

1080p7 fps

1440p5 fps

4K4 fps

Full specifications

Processor & cores

Architecture: Coffee Lake
Process node: 14 nm
Socket: FCLGA1151
Release year: 2018
Total cores: 4
Threads: 4
Integrated graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 630

Clocks & cache

Base clock: 3.1 GHz
Boost clock: 3.1 GHz
Multiplier: 31
L1 cache: 256 KB
L2 cache: 1 MB
L3 cache: 6 MB

Memory & platform

Memory support: DDR4-2400
Max capacity: 64 GB
Channels: 2
Max bandwidth: 38.397 GB/s
Base power (TDP): 35W
Max temperature: 82°C
PCIe: PCIe 3.0
Launch price: $117

Technologies

Instruction sets: SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Extensions: AES-NI, AVX, VT-x, VT-d

Community Feedback

What Owners Say

Owners like how it sips power and stays frosty in tiny builds. The main complaint is it feels sluggish for anything beyond basic office work or web browsing.

Pros

Sips power, stays whisper quiet
Handles daily tasks without fuss
Runs cool in compact builds
Plays older games just fine

Cons

No real overclocking headroom
Only four processing threads total
Integrated graphics are quite weak

Verdict

Our verdict on the Core i3-8100T

The i3-8100T is a low-power quad-core desktop chip for basic office work, but its 35W rating severely limits performance.

Get it if you need a cool, low-power chip for a basic office PC or home server that sips electricity. Skip it if you want to game or multitask heavily, as its low core count will hold you back.