Core i3-6098P vs Core i3-8145UE

Core i3-6098P

2 Cores4 Thrd54 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2015

Core i3-8145UE

2 Cores4 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2018

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-6098P

2 / 4

3,978

0.0%

4,021

+1.1%

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.

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. The Core i3-6098P is positioned at rank 550 and the Core i3-8145UE is on rank 995, so the Core i3-6098P offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-6098P

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

9168%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

8663%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

6290%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

1895%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

1501%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1313%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

752%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

742%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

676%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

676%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

668%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

650%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

641%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

639%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

633%

#274

Ryzen 7 1800X

MSRP: $499|Avg: $120

96%

#379

Core i9-9940X

MSRP: $1387|Avg: $850

97%

#380

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

MSRP: $1899|Avg: $1836

96%

#381

Ryzen Embedded V1756B

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

95%

#550

Core i3-6098P

MSRP: $117|Avg: $59

100%

#551

Core i7-7800X

MSRP: $383|Avg: $254

100%

#552

Core i3-7101TE

MSRP: $117|Avg: $60

99%

#555

FX-8320E

MSRP: $147|Avg: $60

99%

#556

Pentium G3260

MSRP: $64|Avg: $21

97%

#561

Athlon II X2 220

MSRP: $32|Avg: $10

96%

#563

Athlon X4 840

MSRP: $102|Avg: $25

96%

#564

Athlon 5350

MSRP: $55|Avg: $15

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-8145UE

#983

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2050%

#984

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2020%

#985

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1855%

#986

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1846%

#987

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1829%

#989

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1767%

#990

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1694%

#991

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1691%

#992

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1646%

#995

Core i3-8145UE

MSRP: $281|Avg: $50

100%

#996

Core i7-4712MQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $60

98%

#997

Core i7-3615QE

MSRP: $400|Avg: $100

98%

#998

Celeron M U3400

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

98%

#999

3015Ce

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

98%

#1000

Core i7-4700MQ

MSRP: $383|Avg: $50

98%

#1001

Athlon II M340

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

97%

#1005

Pentium P6000

MSRP: $150|Avg: $90

96%

#1007

Core i7-3630QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

95%

#1008

Core i7-3610QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

95%

#1009

Core i3-1115GRE

MSRP: $338|Avg: $480

95%

#1010

Pentium A1020

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i3-8145UE (2018) utilizes 10 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i3-6098P	Core i3-8145UE
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($59)	✅ More affordable ($50)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i3-6098P (2015) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4-1866/2133, DDR3L-1333/1600, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i3-6098P	Core i3-8145UE
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+19%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($59)	✅ More affordable ($50)

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 i3-6098P Benchmark Check

Core i3-8145UE Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-6098P and Core i3-8145UE

Core i3-6098P

The Core i3-6098P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 27 December 2015 (9 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 54 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1866/2133, DDR3L-1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 3,978 points. Launch price was $117.

Core i3-8145UE

The Core i3-8145UE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 October 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1528. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 4,021 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i3-6098P and Core i3-8145UE share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Core i3-6098P versus 3.9 GHz on the Core i3-8145UE — a 8% clock advantage for the Core i3-8145UE (base: 3.6 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Core i3-6098P uses the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i3-8145UE uses Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-6098P scores 3,978 against the Core i3-8145UE's 4,021 — a 1.1% lead for the Core i3-8145UE. L3 cache: 3 MB on the Core i3-6098P vs 4 MB (total) on the Core i3-8145UE.

Feature	Core i3-6098P	Core i3-8145UE
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.6 GHz	3.9 GHz+8%
Base Clock	3.6 GHz+64%	2.2 GHz
L3 Cache	3 MB	4 MB (total)+33%
L2 Cache	512 kB+100%	256 kB (per core)
Process	14 nm	10 nm-29%
Architecture	Skylake (2015−2016)	Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019)
PassMark	3,978	4,021+1%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	2,356
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,218
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	2,356

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-6098P uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-8145UE uses FCBGA1528 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 2133 on the Core i3-6098P versus DDR4-2400 on the Core i3-8145UE — the Core i3-6098P supports 199.3% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 64 of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes.

Feature	Core i3-6098P	Core i3-8145UE
Socket	LGA1151	FCBGA1528
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	2133+53225%	DDR4-2400
Max RAM Capacity	64	64 GB+104857500%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	✅	❌
PCIe Lanes	16	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization support: true (Core i3-6098P) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-8145UE). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics 510 (Core i3-6098P) and UHD 620 (Core i3-8145UE) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-8145UE targets Budget. Direct competitor: Core i3-8145UE rivals Ryzen 3 3200U.

Feature	Core i3-6098P	Core i3-8145UE
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	Intel HD Graphics 510	UHD 620
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	true	VT-x, VT-d
Target Use	—	Budget

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Value Analysis

The Core i3-6098P launched at $117 MSRP, while the Core i3-8145UE debuted at $281. At current prices ($59 vs $50), the Core i3-8145UE is $9 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i3-6098P delivers 67.4 pts/$ vs 80.4 pts/$ for the Core i3-8145UE — making the Core i3-8145UE the 17.6% better value option.