Can the i3-8100 run 1080p at ultra games?

MAAT999 · Oct 12, 2017

Firstly, my first pc build:
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/JTt2vV
Hi,the i3-8100 (i think its a quad?)
is new ,so i wasn'nt able to find much info about it.

So i was wondering , can it run (with the 1060 3gb) 1080p at ultra (60-200fps).

I will upgrade the cpu to coffee lake i7 (maybe unlocked(k)),but at the moment ,do you think the i3-8100 could play PUBG,overwatch,CSGO or some new titles?

chemmajorp53 · Oct 12, 2017

Yes absolutely. Just look up benchmarks for the i5 7500, that's roughly the same as what you'll be getting with the 8100. The only negative is that you have to buy an expensive z370 motherboard with it for the time being.

JalYt_Justin · Oct 12, 2017

It should be able to run most of those games at high, but your GPU is more limiting than your CPU in this case. PUBG you'll never be able to run at ultra with decent framerates (most PCs can't, it's the games optimization issues that are the problem), and your GPU should be enough for Overwatch, CS:GO, Witcher 3, etc.

Your mileage might vary but you should be able to get 60 fps on most games at 1080p. You might see some dips but it won't be terrible.

WildCard999 · Oct 12, 2017

CSGO & Overwatch will run good however I still think some updates need to be done on PUBG before it runs smooth. And yes the 8100 is a quad core but you spent too much money on the motherboard & PSU which can be better spent on other parts such as a SSD and better GPU.

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/cbDvBP

vapour · Oct 12, 2017

For your budget, coffee lake I5 can be fit in and is close to I7-8700K 1080p performance

No need to get that $400 I7, also get 1070, this will even give your 1440p ultra @ 60+ FPS

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i5-8400 2.8GHz 6-Core Processor ($199.89 @ B&H)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master - Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI - Z370-A PRO ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($111.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($148.55 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($45.69 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI - GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Video Card ($399.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT - S340 (Black/Blue) ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - EVO Edition 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($66.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $1053.06
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-10-12 13:10 EDT-0400

MAAT999 · Oct 12, 2017

chemmajorp53 :

ikr , but im buying this i3 for now just because i want to upgrade it to an i7 8700k later on which needs a Z370.
And do you think it could run gtx 1070 or maybe 1080,if it does,im upgrading the graphics card first.
By "run" i mean will hold back the real gtx 1070/1080 experiance? or "bottleneck" i think…

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