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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 and is around 22% faster in multi-threaded (CPU Mark) testing. The Intel Core i3-8100B @ 3.60GHz is around 27% faster in single-thread testing. Also, 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 151 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 Samples3148
CPU Rank24342184
CPU Value19.344.3
Single Thread Rating(% diff. to max in group)1819(-21.3%)2310(0.0%)
CPU Mark(% diff. to max in group)4834(-17.9%)5891(0.0%)
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CPU Mark Rating
As of 13th of March 2026 - Higher results represent better performance
Intel Core i5-7442EQ @ 2.10GHz
4,834
Intel Core i3-8100B @ 3.60GHz
5,891
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CPU Value (CPU Mark / $Price)
As of 13th of March 2026 - Higher results represent better value
Intel Core i5-7442EQ @ 2.10GHz
19.3
Intel Core i3-8100B @ 3.60GHz
44.3
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CPU Single Thread Rating
As of 13th of March 2026 - Higher results represent better performance
Intel Core i5-7442EQ @ 2.10GHz
1,819
Intel Core i3-8100B @ 3.60GHz
2,310
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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)NANA
Running cost per dayNANA
Power consumption per year (kWh)NANA
Running cost per yearNANA
Shown CPU power usage is based on linear interpolation of Max TDP (i.e. max load). Actual CPU power profile may vary.