CPU Comparison
Intel Core i3-8020 vs Intel Core i3-8100F
A side-by-side comparison of specs, performance and value. The Intel Core i3-8020 is a highly obscure, cancelled 8th-generation desktop processor that was scheduled for an OEM release but never officially made it to the market.
The Bottom Line
Overview & Launch
Specifications Compared
Specialized Performance
AI / ML
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- No AI hardware.
- 4 threads are insufficient.
Content Creation
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Gaming
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- Requires a discrete GPU.
- Fixed 3.6 GHz is too low for modern AAA games.
- Lacks the burst performance of even cheaper Pentium chips that have Turbo Boost.
Industry Impact
Best CPU by Use Case
Target Audience
Strengths & Weaknesses
Pros
- None (Cancelled)
Cons
- Cancelled before market release
- No Hyper-Threading
- Fixed clock speed with no Turbo Boost
- DDR4-2400 memory speed limitation
- Obsolete architecture
Pros
- Historical novelty value
- Functions as a standard Coffee Lake i3 if you have a GPU
- Fixed 3.6 GHz is higher than the T-series chips
- Supports ECC memory
Cons
- Cancelled by Intel, no support
- Extremely rare and hard to find
- No integrated graphics
- No Hyper-Threading
- No Turbo Boost
- Overpriced on the secondary market due to rarity
Competitors & Alternatives
Intel Core i3-8020
- AMD Ryzen 3 2200GRival
Budget Desktop
- AMD Ryzen 3 1200Rival
Budget Desktop
- Intel Pentium Gold G5400Rival
Entry Desktop
The actual released version of this generation's entry-level 4-core CPU.
Compare head-to-head- AMD Ryzen 3 3200GAlt
A much newer and faster budget APU with strong integrated graphics.
A massive upgrade that adds Hyper-Threading for 8 threads.
Compare head-to-head
Intel Core i3-8100F
- AMD Ryzen 3 2200Rival
Budget Desktop
- Compare head-to-headIntel Core i3-8100Rival
Standard Desktop
- Intel Pentium Gold G5400Rival
Entry Desktop
- AMD Ryzen 3 1200Rival
Budget Desktop
- Compare head-to-headIntel Core i3-9100FRival
Next-Gen Budget
- Intel Core i5-8400FAlt
A massively better F-series option with 6 cores.
- Intel Core i3-10100FAlt
A modern, easily available budget gaming option.
Our Verdict on Each
This processor was launched and subsequently cancelled. It cannot be purchased, reviewed, or used in modern systems.
Best for: There is no scenario where you can or should buy the Intel Core i3-8020. Because the processor was cancelled prior to mass distribution, finding a physical chip is virtually impossible outside of rare engineering samples. If you happen to encounter one, it would likely not function correctly on standard consumer motherboards due to potential microcode restrictions. Furthermore, even if it did work, a fixed 3.7 GHz clock speed on a 4-core, 4-thread architecture is drastically outdated by modern standards. Any current generation Ryzen 3 or Intel Core i3 would completely outclass it in every metric, including efficiency, single-core speed, and multi-core throughput. Do not spend money or time trying to acquire this silicon.
Read the full reviewA historically bizarre chip that lacked both Hyper-Threading and integrated graphics. Its abrupt cancellation means it is practically irrelevant for any practical computing today.
Best for: Only as a collector's piece if found in its original box for a reasonable price.
Read the full reviewFrequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Intel Core i3-8020 or Intel Core i3-8100F?
Based on our editorial ratings, the Intel Core i3-8100F comes out ahead with a score of 3/10. That said, the best choice depends on your workload — check the spec and performance breakdown above for gaming, productivity and efficiency differences.
Which uses less power?
The Intel Core i3-8020 has the lowest rated TDP. Power draw across these chips: Intel Core i3-8020 (51 W), Intel Core i3-8100F (65 W).
Do Intel Core i3-8020 and Intel Core i3-8100F use the same socket?
Yes — all of these CPUs use the LGA 1151 socket, so they share compatible motherboards.