Athlon 3000G vs Core i3-8100H

Athlon 3000G vs Core i3-8100H Performance Spectrum

Athlon 3000G

2 / 4

4,446

+0.2%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Core i3-8100H

4 / 4

4,435

0.0%

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Athlon 3000G vs Core i3-8100H FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with GeForce RTX 5090 to isolate CPU performance.

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Athlon 3000G vs Core i3-8100H: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each CPU makes more sense in practice: gaming, heavier work, platform cost, power draw, and upgrade path.

Athlon 3000G

2019

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +6.4% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (true), unlike Core i3-8100H.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 6 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $49 MSRP, while Core i3-8100H mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌3400% higher power demand at 35W vs 1W.

Core i3-8100H

2018

Why buy it

✅+50% larger total L3 cache (6 MB vs 4 MB).
✅Draws 1W instead of 35W, a 34W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Athlon 3000G across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (4,435 vs 4,446).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Athlon 3000G.

Quick Answers

So, is Athlon 3000G better than Core i3-8100H?

Yes. Athlon 3000G is the better all-around CPU here. It gives you a 6.4% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data, 0.2% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which is enough to make it the stronger overall pick.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Athlon 3000G is the better pick. According to our tests, it delivers 6.4% more average FPS across 50 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Athlon 3000G is the stronger fit. You are getting 0.2% better PassMark, backed by 2 cores and 4 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Athlon 3000G is the better buy right now. Athlon 3000G comes in at an unclear MSRP at $49 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it still gives you a 6.4% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (90.7 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so you are getting the faster CPU without taking a value hit on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Athlon 3000G makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2019 vs 2018) and more multi-core headroom with 2 cores / 4 threads instead of 4/4. That extra compute headroom is more likely to matter as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

Athlon 3000G vs Core i3-8100H Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

Athlon 3000G

The Athlon 3000G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 November 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 4,446 points. Launch price was $49.

Core i3-8100H

The Core i3-8100H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 July 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 4,435 points. Launch price was $225.

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Processing Power

The Athlon 3000G packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i3-8100H offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Core i3-8100H has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Athlon 3000G versus 3 GHz on the Core i3-8100H — a 15.4% clock advantage for the Athlon 3000G (base: 3.5 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Athlon 3000G uses the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i3-8100H uses Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon 3000G scores 4,446 against the Core i3-8100H's 4,435 — a 0.2% lead for the Athlon 3000G. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Athlon 3000G vs 6 MB on the Core i3-8100H.

Feature	Athlon 3000G	Core i3-8100H
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	3.5 GHz+17%	3 GHz
Base Clock	3.5 GHz+17%	3 GHz
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	6 MB+50%
L2 Cache	512K (per core)+51100%	1 MB
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Zen+ (2018−2019)	Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019)
PassMark	4,446	4,435
Cinebench R23 Multi	1,800	—
Geekbench 6 Single	956	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	1,970	—

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Memory & Platform

The Athlon 3000G uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-8100H uses BGA1440 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to 2666 memory speed. Both support up to 64 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes.

Feature	Athlon 3000G	Core i3-8100H
Socket	AM4	BGA1440
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	2666	DDR4-2666
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	64 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	Yes	No
PCIe Lanes	16	16

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Advanced Features

Only the Athlon 3000G has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: true (Athlon 3000G) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-8100H). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon Vega 3 Graphics (Athlon 3000G) and UHD Graphics 630 (Core i3-8100H) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-8100H targets Mobile. Direct competitor: Athlon 3000G rivals Pentium Gold G6400.