Intel Core i3-8100 | Budget gaming, general computing | 4 cores/8 threads (Hyper-Threading), 3.6 GHz base (▲1.2 GHz boost to 4.0 GHz), 6MB cache, 65W TDP (▲14W over i3-7100) | Affordable, backward-compatible with LGA 1151, handles multitasking efficiently | Limited core count for heavy workloads, no overclocking support |
Intel Core i5-8400 | Mid-range gaming, content creation | 6 cores/6 threads, 2.8 GHz base (▲1.2 GHz boost to 4.0 GHz), 9MB cache, 65W TDP | Superior core count for multitasking, better gaming performance, same power envelope | Higher price than i3-8100, lacks Hyper-Threading compared to i3-8100 |
Intel Core i7-8700 | Professional workloads, high-end gaming | 6 cores/12 threads (Hyper-Threading), 3.2 GHz base (▲3.7 GHz boost to 4.6 GHz), 12MB cache, 95W TDP (▲30W over i5-8400) | Best-in-class performance for multitasking, ideal for demanding applications | Highest cost, requires robust cooling, not budget-friendly |
AMD Ryzen 5 2600 | Value-oriented multitasking | 6 cores/12 threads, 3.4 GHz base (▲3.9 GHz boost), 16MB cache, 65W TDP | More threads than Intel i5-8400, better value for money, PCIe 3.0 support | Older architecture (Zen+), less single-core performance for gaming |
AMD Ryzen 7 2700 | Content creation, streaming | 8 cores/16 threads, 3.2 GHz base (▲4.3 GHz boost), 20MB cache, 65W TDP | Excellent for parallel tasks, superior multithreaded performance | Higher cost, less optimized for single-core tasks like gaming |
Intel Celeron G4900 | Basic computing, office tasks | 2 cores/2 threads, 3.1 GHz base (no boost), 2MB cache, 58W TDP (▲7W over G4900) | Ultra-low cost, minimal power consumption | Underpowered for modern applications, no Hyper-Threading, poor multitasking |