Intel Core i3-8100 vs Intel Core i5-8600K
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Key differences
- •Intel Core i5-8600K has higher Max memory capacity (128 GB vs 64 GB)
- •Intel Core i5-8600K has higher Total cores (6 vs 4)
- •Intel Core i5-8600K has higher Performance cores (6 vs 4)
- •Intel Core i5-8600K has higher Threads (6 vs 4)
- •Intel Core i5-8600K has higher L2 cache (1.5 MB vs 1 MB)
Full spec comparison
Spec
Intel Core i3-8100
Intel Core i5-8600K
Performance
Total cores46▲
Performance cores46▲
Efficiency cores00
Threads46▲
Base clock3.6 GHz3.6 GHz
Max boost clock3.6 GHz4.3 GHz▲
L2 cache1 MB1.5 MB▲
L3 cache6 MB9 MB▲
Process node14nm++14nm++
Integrated graphicsUHD 630UHD 630
OverclockableNoYes
Platform
SocketLGA1151LGA1151
Base TDP65 W▲95 W
Max turbo power65 W▲95 W
Supported memoryDDR4DDR4
Max memory speed2400 MT/s2666 MT/s▲
Max memory capacity64 GB128 GB▲
Memory channels22
PCIe version3.03.0
PCIe lanes1616