Processor 300T vs Core i3-8100
Processor 300T
Core i3-8100
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Processor 300T
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-8100
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Processor 300T | Core i3-8100 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($82) | ✅ More affordable ($45) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Processor 300T | Core i3-8100 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+82%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($82) | ✅ More affordable ($45) |
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 Processor 300T and Core i3-8100
Processor 300T
The Processor 300T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 January 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 6,084 points. Launch price was $82.
Core i3-8100
The Core i3-8100 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 5 October 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 6,073 points. Launch price was $117.
Processing Power
The Processor 300T packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i3-8100 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Core i3-8100 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Processor 300T versus 3.6 GHz on the Core i3-8100 — a 5.7% clock advantage for the Core i3-8100 (base: 3.4 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Processor 300T uses the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Core i3-8100 uses Coffee Lake (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Processor 300T scores 6,084 against the Core i3-8100's 6,073 — a 0.2% lead for the Processor 300T. Both processors carry 6 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Processor 300T | Core i3-8100 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.6 GHz+6% |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.6 GHz+6% |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total) | 6 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core)+400% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) | Coffee Lake (2017−2019) |
| PassMark | 6,084 | 6,073 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,200 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 3,600 |
Memory & Platform
The Processor 300T uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core i3-8100 uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Processor 300T | Core i3-8100 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Processor 300T) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-8100). The Core i3-8100 includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 630), while the Processor 300T requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-8100 targets Budget Desktop.
| Feature | Processor 300T | Core i3-8100 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Budget Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Processor 300T launched at $82 MSRP, while the Core i3-8100 debuted at $117. At current prices ($82 vs $45), the Core i3-8100 is $37 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Processor 300T delivers 74.2 pts/$ vs 135.0 pts/$ for the Core i3-8100 — making the Core i3-8100 the 58.1% better value option.
| Feature | Processor 300T | Core i3-8100 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $82-30% | $117 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $82 | $45-45% |
| Performance per Dollar | 74.2 | 135.0+82% |
| Release Date | 2024 | 2017 |
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