Core i3-8100H vs Athlon 3000G
Core i3-8100H
Athlon 3000G
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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. The Core i3-8100H is positioned at rank #602 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-8100H
Performance Per Dollar Athlon 3000G
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i3-8100H | Athlon 3000G |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($60) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen+ (2018−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i3-8100H | Athlon 3000G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($60) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-8100H and Athlon 3000G
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.
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.
Processing Power
The Core i3-8100H packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Athlon 3000G offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Core i3-8100H has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Core i3-8100H versus 3.5 GHz on the Athlon 3000G — a 15.4% clock advantage for the Athlon 3000G (base: 3 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Core i3-8100H uses the Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Athlon 3000G uses Zen+ (2018−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-8100H scores 4,435 against the Athlon 3000G's 4,446 — a 0.2% lead for the Athlon 3000G. L3 cache: 6 MB on the Core i3-8100H vs 4 MB (total) on the Athlon 3000G.
| Feature | Core i3-8100H | Athlon 3000G |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz | 3.5 GHz+17% |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz | 3.5 GHz+17% |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB+50% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) | Zen+ (2018−2019) |
| PassMark | 4,435 | 4,446 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 1,800 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 956 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 1,970 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i3-8100H uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon 3000G uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2666 on the Core i3-8100H versus 2666 on the Athlon 3000G — the Athlon 3000G supports 199.4% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 64 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes.
| Feature | Core i3-8100H | Athlon 3000G |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1440 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2666 | 2666+66550% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB+104857500% | 64 |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Only the Athlon 3000G has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-8100H) vs true (Athlon 3000G). Both include integrated graphics — UHD Graphics 630 (Core i3-8100H) and Radeon Vega 3 Graphics (Athlon 3000G) — 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.
| Feature | Core i3-8100H | Athlon 3000G |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 630 | Radeon Vega 3 Graphics |
| Unlocked | No | Yes |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | true |
| Target Use | Mobile | — |
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