Intel Core m3-8100Y
Opinion and specs
Our verdict
BasicThe Intel Core m3-8100Y is a basic processor. It is a low-power chip (5 W): the kind that goes into thin, quiet laptops with long battery life.
It is currently fitted in a single laptop, which costs $499.
There is a faster and cheaper option: the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U is 459% faster and its entry price is $5 lower.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Intel Core m3-8100Y a good processor?
The Intel Core m3-8100Y is a basic processor. It is a low-power chip (5 W): the kind that goes into thin, quiet laptops with long battery life. It ranks 271 of 286 and delivers 4.4% of what the fastest one on the market does.
What does the Y mean in Intel processors?
The Y marks Intel's low-power line: 5 W, for thin, quiet laptops with longer battery life.
What is the AMD equivalent of Intel Core m3-8100Y?
The closest in performance is AMD 3015e.
How much does a laptop with the Intel Core m3-8100Y cost?
It is currently fitted in a single laptop, which costs $499.
Which alternative is worth it?
There is a faster and cheaper option: the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U is 459% faster and its entry price is $5 lower.
Specs
| Model | m3-8100Y |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Intel |
| Family | Intel® Core™ m3 |
| Socket | BGA 1515 |
| System bus rate | 4 GT/s |
| Boost frequency | 3,4 GHz |
| Cores | 2 |
| Threads | 4 |
| Frequency | 1,1 GHz |
| Cache | 4 MB |
| Lithography | 14 nm |
| Operating modes | 64-bit |
| Codename | Amber Lake Y |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 5 W |
| Maximum number of PCI Express lanes | 10 |
| PCI Express slots version | 3.0 |
| PCI Express configurations | 1x4,2x2 |
| Configurable TDP-down | 4,5 W |
| Tjunction | 100 °C |
| Configurable TDP-down frequency | 0,6 GHz |
| Cache type | Smart Cache |
| Configurable TDP-up frequency | 1,6 GHz |
| Configurable TDP-up | 8 W |
Performance summary
Recommended alternatives
More powerful, also low-power, with a similar starting price
Laptops with Intel Core m3-8100Y:
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