Core i3-10100T vs Core i5-8300H

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-8300H

#696

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

995%

#697

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

981%

#698

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

900%

#699

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

896%

#700

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

888%

#702

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

858%

#703

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

822%

#704

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

821%

#705

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

799%

#708

Core i5-8300H

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#712

Core i7-10850H

MSRP: $395|Avg: N/A

100%

#718

Core i3-1315UE

MSRP: $312|Avg: $250

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i5-8300H delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i3-10100T in both compute-intensive tasks (0.9% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i3-10100T	Core i5-8300H
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($149)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i3-10100T	Core i5-8300H
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($149)	✅ More affordable ($0)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i3-10100T Benchmark Check

Core i5-8300H Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-10100T and Core i5-8300H

Core i3-10100T

The Core i3-10100T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 April 2020 (5 years ago). It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 7,305 points. Launch price was $149.

Core i5-8300H

The Core i5-8300H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,369 points. Launch price was $250.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i3-10100T and Core i5-8300H share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Core i3-10100T versus 4 GHz on the Core i5-8300H — a 5.1% clock advantage for the Core i5-8300H (base: 3 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Core i5-8300H is built on the Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i3-10100T scores 7,305 against the Core i5-8300H's 7,369 — a 0.9% lead for the Core i5-8300H. L3 cache: 6 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Core i3-10100T vs 8 MB on the Core i5-8300H.

Feature	Core i3-10100T	Core i5-8300H
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.8 GHz	4 GHz+5%
Base Clock	3 GHz+30%	2.3 GHz
L3 Cache	6 MB Intel® Smart Cache	8 MB+33%
L2 Cache	—	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	—	Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019)
PassMark	7,305	7,369

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-10100T uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-8300H uses BGA1440 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.