Core i3-8100TE
Core i3-8100TE: Intel processor with 4 cores / 4 threads, up to 3.60 GHz, 35 W TDP, socket LGA1151. FPSHQ Gaming Score: 2 360 out of 10,000 (tier D). Source of the numbers: per the FPSHQ catalog (Gaming Score is FPSHQ's own gaming index).
Core i3-8100TE is a variant of Core i3-8100 (embedded) (Coffee Lake, 2017). 4 cores / 4 threads. Game tests, FPS, and prices for FPSHQ.
Full specs of the Core i3-8100TE
| Architecture | Coffee Lake |
|---|---|
| Cores | 4 |
| Threads | 4 |
| P-cores | 4 |
| E-cores | 0 |
| Base Clock | 3.60 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 3.60 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| TDP | 35 W |
| Process node | 14 nm |
| Socket | LGA1151 |
| Memory channels | 2 |
| 3D V-Cache | No |
| Integrated graphics | Yes |
| Cinebench R23 | 1200 |
| Bench Score | 960 |
| Gaming Score | 2360 |
| Release year | 2017 |
Which motherboard do you need for the Core i3-8100TE
The Core i3-8100TE uses the LGA1151 socket; per AMD/Intel specifications it is supported by these chipsets (6): Intel Z390, Intel B365, Intel Z370, Intel H370, Intel B360, Intel H310. Memory — DDR4.
FPSHQ tip: without overclocking, a Intel B365 board is enough for the Core i3-8100TE — the newest mid-range chipset that supports this CPU without a mandatory BIOS update.
| Chipset | BIOS | CPU overclocking | Memory overclocking | PCIe for graphics card |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Z390 | no BIOS update | yes | yes | — |
| Intel B365 tip | no BIOS update | no | no | — |
| Intel Z370 | no BIOS update | yes | yes | — |
| Intel H370 | no BIOS update | no | no | — |
| Intel B360 | no BIOS update | no | no | — |
| Intel H310 | no BIOS update | no | no | — |
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📡 Core i3-8100TE profile
Strengths and weaknesses across 5 parameters (0–100).
⚡ Key metrics
📊 Position in the CPU gaming ranking
Compared with other models. A longer bar means a higher result.
The Core i3-8100TE is entry-level for office work and light games. For modern AAA, consider an upgrade. It works as a stopgap or for esports titles.
Best GPU pairings for the Core i3-8100TE
To avoid a CPU or GPU bottleneck, you need a balanced graphics card. Here are our recommendations for the Core i3-8100TE:
Key figures
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How good is Core i3-8100TE for gaming?
Core i3-8100TE (2017, LGA1151): FPSHQ gaming score 2,360 — faster than 18% of catalogue CPUs. 4 cores / 4 threads, boost 3.6 GHz, L3 6 MB, TDP 35 W. The balanced pairing per the FPSHQ model is a GPU of the Radeon RX 580 level: a stronger card will be CPU-bound, a weaker one will not use the CPU fully. Source of the numbers: per the FPSHQ catalog (Gaming Score is FPSHQ's own gaming index); FPSHQ model estimate (not a measurement). (model accuracy)
- FPSHQ gaming score
- 2,360 FPSHQ index
- cores / threads
- 4/4
- TDP
- 35 W
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