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Intel Core i3-10100F vs Intel Core i3-10100

Intel Core i3-10100F

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The Intel Core i3-10100F is an entry level quad-core processor for desktop PCs based on the Comet Lake-S architecture. It offers four cores clocked at 3.6 - 4.3 GHz with HyperThreading / SMT support (8 threads). The CPU is still manufactured on 14nm++ and does not feature an integrated graphics card. Compared to the older Coffee Lake Core i3-9100F, the i3-10100F offers a 100 MHz higher Boost speed, HyperThreading and support for faster DDR4 memory (2666 MHz).

Performance

While we have not tested a single system powered by the 10100F as of August 2023, it's reasonable to expect the chip to be just slightly faster than the Core i5-10200H.

Intel specifies the CPU with a TDP of 65 Watt. For desktops that means that the processor won't need big cooling solutions and can be used in small cases.

Intel Core i3-10100

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The Intel Core i3-10100 is a four-core desktop processor based on the Comet Lake S architecture. The processor clocks at 3.6 - 4.3 GHz and can process up to 8 threads simultaneously. The Intel Core i3-10100 is manufactured in the improved 14nm process (14nm++). Compared to the older i3-9100 (Comet Lake-S), the 10100 offers a 100 MHz higher turbo clock, multithreading and support for faster DDR4-2666 memory.

Performance

The performance should be only slightly above the Core i3-9100 in the entry level for desktop CPUs. Thus the performance is sufficient for office and undemanding gaming.

Graphics Card

The Intel Core i3-10100 is a processor with a rather slow entry level integrated graphics unit (Intel UHD Graphics 630). 

Power consumption

Intel puts the Thermal Design Power (TDP) at 65 watts. This means there is no need for large cooling systems, which also allows installation in very compact housings.

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ModelIntel Core i3-10100FIntel Core i3-10100
SeriesIntel Comet LakeIntel Comet Lake
CodenameComet LakeComet Lake-S
Series: Comet Lake Comet Lake-S
Intel Core i9-10900K compare3.7 - 5.3 GHz10 / 20 cores20 MB L3
Intel Core i7-10700K compare3.8 - 5.1 GHz8 / 16 cores16 MB L3
Intel Core i7-10700 compare2.9 - 4.8 GHz8 / 16 cores16 MB L3
Intel Core i5-10600K compare4.1 - 4.8 GHz6 / 12 cores12 MB L3
Intel Core i5-10400F compare2.9 - 4.3 GHz6 / 12 cores12 MB L3
Intel Core i3-10100F « 3.6 - 4.3 GHz4 / 8 cores6 MB L3
Intel Core i9-10850K compare3.6 - 5.2 GHz10 / 20 cores20 MB L3
Intel Core i9-10910 compare3.6 - 5 GHz10 / 20 cores20 MB L3
Intel Core i3-10320 compare3.8 - 4.6 GHz4 / 8 cores7.9 MB L3
Intel Core i3-10100 « 3.6 - 4.3 GHz4 / 8 cores6 MB L3
Clock3600 - 4300 MHz3600 - 4300 MHz
L1 Cache256 KB256 KB
L2 Cache1 MB1 MB
L3 Cache6 MB6 MB
Cores / Threads4 / 84 / 8
TDP65 Watt65 Watt
Technology14 nm14 nm
Die Size126 mm2126 mm2
max. Temp.100 °C100 °C
SocketLGA1200FCLGA1200
FeaturesDDR4-2666 RAM, PCIe 3, 8 GT/s bus, MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AES, AVX, AVX2, FMA3Dual-Channel DDR4-2666 Memory Controller, AVX, AVX2, AES-NI, TSX, Quick Sync, Virtualization
Architecturex86x86
$122 U.S.$130 U.S.
Announced
Manufacturerark.intel.com

Benchmarks

Cinebench R20 - Cinebench R20 CPU (Single Core)
436 Points (48%)
Cinebench R20 - Cinebench R20 CPU (Multi Core)
2181 Points (5%)
Cinebench R15 - Cinebench R15 CPU Multi 64 Bit
895 Points (6%)
Cinebench R15 - Cinebench R15 CPU Single 64 Bit
181 Points (55%)
Cinebench R11.5 - Cinebench R11.5 CPU Multi 64 Bit
9.9 Points (13%)
Cinebench R11.5 - Cinebench R11.5 CPU Single 64 Bit
2.1 Points (51%)
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Single (32bit)
6863 Points (41%)
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Multi (32bit)
26903 Points (19%)
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Multi (64bit)
34987 Points (24%)
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Single (64bit)
8914 Points (11%)
wPrime 2.10 - wPrime 2.0 1024m *
194.1 s (2%)
wPrime 2.10 - wPrime 2.0 32m *
6.3 s (1%)
WinRAR - WinRAR 4.0
6124 Points (10%)
7-Zip 18.03 - 7-Zip 18.03 Multli Thread 4 runs
min: 24319     avg: 24356     median: 24355.5 (14%)     max: 24392 MIPS
7-Zip 18.03 - 7-Zip 18.03 Single Thread 4 runs
min: 4797     avg: 4853     median: 4853 (58%)     max: 4909 MIPS
X264 HD Benchmark 4.0 - x264 Pass 2
55.8 fps (19%)
X264 HD Benchmark 4.0 - x264 Pass 1
212.5 fps (49%)
HWBOT x265 Benchmark v2.2 - HWBOT x265 4k Preset
min: 7.7     avg: 7.7     median: 7.7 (14%)     max: 7.78 fps
TrueCrypt - TrueCrypt Serpent
0.5 GB/s (0%)
TrueCrypt - TrueCrypt Twofish
0.9 GB/s (15%)
TrueCrypt - TrueCrypt AES
5 GB/s (13%)
Blender - Blender 2.79 BMW27 CPU *
min: 492.2     avg: 493.7     median: 493.7 (3%)     max: 495.1 Seconds
R Benchmark 2.5 - R Benchmark 2.5 *
min: 0.634     avg: 0.6     median: 0.6 (14%)     max: 0.652 sec
Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 1M - Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 1M *
8.9 s (2%)
Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 2M - Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 2M *
20 s (1%)
Super Pi Mod 1.5 XS 32M - Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 32M *
481.8 s (2%)
3DMark - 3DMark Ice Storm Physics
min: 61562     avg: 74373     median: 74373 (60%)     max: 87184 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Ice Storm Extreme Physics
min: 61702     avg: 74370     median: 74369.5 (60%)     max: 87037 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Ice Storm Unlimited Physics
min: 62930     avg: 74011     median: 74011 (62%)     max: 85092 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Cloud Gate Physics
min: 9394     avg: 16477     median: 16477 (42%)     max: 23560 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Physics
min: 13268     avg: 24581     median: 24581 (44%)     max: 35894 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Time Spy CPU
min: 5274     avg: 5304     median: 5303.5 (22%)     max: 5333 Points
Geekbench 5.5 - Geekbench 5.1 - 5.4 64 Bit Single-Core
1072 Points (45%)
min: 1171     avg: 1188     median: 1187.5 (50%)     max: 1204 Points
Geekbench 5.5 - Geekbench 5.1 - 5.4 64 Bit Multi-Core
3650 Points (7%)
min: 4740     avg: 4758     median: 4758 (9%)     max: 4776 Points
Geekbench 5.0 - Geekbench 5.0 64 Bit Single-Core
min: 1167     avg: 1184     median: 1183.5 (5%)     max: 1200 Points
Geekbench 5.0 - Geekbench 5.0 64 Bit Multi-Core
min: 4724     avg: 4748     median: 4748 (15%)     max: 4772 Points
Geekbench 4.4 - Geekbench 4.1 - 4.4 64 Bit Single-Core
min: 5494     avg: 5563     median: 5563 (56%)     max: 5632 Points
Geekbench 4.4 - Geekbench 4.1 - 4.4 64 Bit Multi-Core
min: 18622     avg: 18692     median: 18692 (21%)     max: 18762 Points
Mozilla Kraken 1.1 - Kraken 1.1 Total Score *
min: 833     avg: 836     median: 835.5 (1%)     max: 838 ms
WebXPRT 3 - WebXPRT 3 Score
min: 202     avg: 207.5     median: 207.5 (43%)     max: 213 Points
Power Consumption - Prime95 Power Consumption - external Monitor *
min: 108.5     avg: 115.2     median: 115.2 (20%)     max: 121.9 Watt
Power Consumption - Cinebench R15 Multi Power Consumption - external Monitor *
min: 96.7     avg: 101.9     median: 101.9 (19%)     max: 107.1 Watt
Power Consumption - Cinebench R15 Multi Power Efficiency - external Monitor
9.3 Points per Watt (7%)

Average Benchmarks Intel Core i3-10100F → 100% n=2

Average Benchmarks Intel Core i3-10100 → 121% n=2

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