Intel Core i3-8100
Category: CPU / Processor
Manufacturer: Intel
Cores: 4C / 8T
Clock: 3.6 - 3.6 GHz
Socket: LGA1151
TDP: 65W
Price: $94.99 from Amazon
Intel Core i3-8100
Cores
4C / 8T
Clock
3.6 - 3.6 GHz
Socket
LGA1151
TDP
65W
Best price from Amazon
$94.99
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Overview
The Intel Core i3-8100 brings 4 cores and 8 threads. 6MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads. Clocks run from 3.6GHz base to 3.6GHz boost. Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 630 graphics let it run headless-GPU builds and troubleshooting.
It drops into the LGA1151 socket with a 65W TDP — about 16.3W per core. Match the socket to your motherboard first; cooler TDP rating second. Expect to pay around $94.99, which lands it among budget options. Use the PlanMyPC system builder to verify it works alongside your other components and to keep a running tally of the cost.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| TDP | 65 W |
| CPU Cores | 4 |
| Socket | LGA1151 |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Threads | 8 |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Coffee Lake |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
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