Intel Core i3-8100 vs Intel Core i5-661
A side-by-side spec comparison of the Intel Core i3-8100 and the Intel Core i5-661. We line up every specification and score the ones that matter most in this category — weighted, not a raw count of specs won — to reach an overall verdict so you can decide which cpu / processor is right for your build.
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 65W | 87W |
| Cores | 4 | 2 |
| Socket | LGA1151 | LGA1156 |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB | 6 MB |
| Threads | 8 | 4 |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.33 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.33 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Coffee Lake | Westmere |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Intel HD Graphics |
Winner: Intel Core i3-8100 — driven by Cores (4), Boost Clock (3.6 GHz), Threads (8)
Intel Core i3-8100
10
performance points
Intel Core i5-661
0
performance points
Winner is scored by weighting the specs that matter most in this category (not a raw count of specs won).
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