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Intel i5-7442EQ vs i3-8100B

The Intel Core i3-8100B @ 3.60GHz is newer than Intel Core i5-7442EQ @ 2.10GHz also around 19% faster in multi-threaded (CPU Mark) testing, it is around 22% faster in single-thread testing. However, Intel Core i5-7442EQ @ 2.10GHz uses substantially less power. All the CPUs in this comparison belong in the Laptop CPU Class.The values below were tabulated from a combined 133 benchmarks submitted from our PerformanceTest software and results and are updated daily to include new submissions.

  • The first section will show basic information for each CPU selected.
  • The additional graphs shows the CPU Mark and Single Thread values of each CPU selected.
  • An accompany graph, if price data is available, will shows the value for money, in terms of the CPU Mark/Thread Rating per dollar.
  • The last section will show approximate yearly running costs for the CPUs.

×Intel Core i5-7442EQ @ 2.10GHz×Intel Core i3-8100B @ 3.60GHz+ ADD
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Socket TypeFCBGA1440FCBGA1440
CPU ClassLaptopLaptop
Clockspeed2.1 GHz3.6 GHz
Turbo SpeedUp to 2.9 GHzNA2
# of Physical Cores4 (Threads: 4)4 (Threads: 4)
CacheL1: 256KB, L2: 1.0MB, L3: 6MBL1: 256KB, L2: 1.0MB, L3: 6MB
TDP25W65W
Yearly Running Cost$4.56$11.86
OtherIntel HD Graphics 630Intel UHD Graphics 630
First Seen on ChartQ1 2019Q1 2019
# of Samples3130
CPU Value19.345.0
Single Thread Rating(% diff. to max in group)1819(-21.8%)2327(0.0%)
CPU Mark(% diff. to max in group)4834(-19.1%)5979(0.0%)
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CPU Mark Rating
As of 7th of April 2025 - Higher results represent better performance
Intel Core i5-7442EQ @ 2.10GHz
4,834
Intel Core i3-8100B @ 3.60GHz
5,979
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CPU Value (CPU Mark / $Price)
As of 7th of April 2025 - Higher results represent better value
Intel Core i5-7442EQ @ 2.10GHz
19.3
Intel Core i3-8100B @ 3.60GHz
45.0
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CPU Single Thread Rating
As of 7th of April 2025 - Higher results represent better performance
Intel Core i5-7442EQ @ 2.10GHz
1,819
Intel Core i3-8100B @ 3.60GHz
2,327
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Estimated Energy Usage Cost
Estimated Energy Adjustable Values
Average hours of use per day Average CPU Utilization (0-100%)1 Power cost, $ per kWh2
8
25
1Average user usage is typically low and can vary from task to task. An estimate load 25% is nominal.
2Typical power costs vary around the world. Check your last power bill for details. Values of $0.15 to $0.45 per kWh are typical.
Intel Core i5-7442EQ @ 2.10GHz Intel Core i3-8100B @ 3.60GHz
Max TDP25W65W
Power consumption per day (kWh)0.050.13
Running cost per day$0.013$0.033
Power consumption per year (kWh)18.347.5
Running cost per year$4.56$11.86
Shown CPU power usage is based on linear interpolation of Max TDP (i.e. max load). Actual CPU power profile may vary.