Intel Core i3-10320 vs Intel Core i3-10100 vs Intel Core i3-10100F

Intel Core i3-10320

The Intel Core i3-10320 is an entry level quad-core desktop processor based on the Comet Lake-S architecture (CML-S, 4th generation of Skylake). The processor clocks at between 3.8 and 4.6 GHz and can execute up to eight threads with its four cores simultaneously thanks to Hyper-Threading.

The processor is still manufactured in the old 14nm (14nm++) process. Thanks to the free multiplicator, the CPU can also be easily overclocked (but may not have much headroom).

The Comet Lake architecture is similar to Coffee Lake and offers the same features and is produced in the same 14nm process. Other than the improved clock rates, the memory controller now also supports faster DDR4-2933 RAM. More information on Comet Lake and all the models and articles on it can be found here.

Performance

The performance is similar to the old high end Intel Core i7-7700K due to the same architecture and similar clock speeds.

Graphics

The integrated Intel UHD Graphics 630 iGPU is supposed to offer a similar performance as the UHD630 in the Core i7-9900K. As a low-end solution it will only run current games smoothly at reduced details - if at all.

Power Consumption

Intel specifies the TDP with 65 Watts (PL1) but under full load up to 90 Watt are consumed (PL2 for 28s).

Intel Core i3-10100

► remove from comparison

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.

Intel Core i3-10100F

► remove from comparison

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.

show full text

Model

Intel Core i3-10320

Intel Core i3-10100

Intel Core i3-10100F

Series

Intel Comet Lake

Codename

Comet Lake-S

Comet Lake

Series: Comet Lake Comet Lake

Intel Core i9-10850K	3.6 - 5.2 GHz	10 / 20	20 MB L3
Intel Core i9-10910	3.6 - 5 GHz	10 / 20	20 MB L3
Intel Core i3-10320 «	3.8 - 4.6 GHz	4 / 8	7.9 MB L3
Intel Core i3-10100	3.6 - 4.3 GHz	4 / 8	6 MB L3

Intel Core i9-10850K	3.6 - 5.2 GHz	10 / 20	20 MB L3
Intel Core i9-10910	3.6 - 5 GHz	10 / 20	20 MB L3
Intel Core i3-10320	3.8 - 4.6 GHz	4 / 8	7.9 MB L3
Intel Core i3-10100 «	3.6 - 4.3 GHz	4 / 8	6 MB L3

Intel Core i9-10900K	3.7 - 5.3 GHz	10 / 20	20 MB L3
Intel Core i7-10700K	3.8 - 5.1 GHz	8 / 16	16 MB L3
Intel Core i7-10700	2.9 - 4.8 GHz	8 / 16	16 MB L3
Intel Core i5-10600K	4.1 - 4.8 GHz	6 / 12	12 MB L3
Intel Core i5-10400F	2.9 - 4.3 GHz	6 / 12	12 MB L3
Intel Core i3-10100F «	3.6 - 4.3 GHz	4 / 8	6 MB L3

Clock

3800 - 4600 MHz

3600 - 4300 MHz

L1 Cache

256 KB

L2 Cache

1 MB

L3 Cache

7.9 MB

6 MB

Cores / Threads

4 / 8

TDP

65 Watt

Technology

14 nm

max. Temp.

100 °C

Socket

LGA 1200

FCLGA1200

LGA1200

Features

HyperThreading, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, Quick Sync, Virtualization

Dual-Channel DDR4-2666 Memory Controller, AVX, AVX2, AES-NI, TSX, Quick Sync, Virtualization

DDR4-2666 RAM, PCIe 3, 8 GT/s bus, MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AES, AVX, AVX2, FMA3

iGPU

Intel UHD Graphics 630 (350 - 1150 MHz)

Architecture

x86

$162 U.S.

$130 U.S.

$122 U.S.

Announced

Manufacturer

ark.intel.com

Die Size

126 mm²

Benchmarks

Performance Rating - CB R15 + R20 + 7-Zip + X265 + Blender + 3DM11 CPU - i3-10320

32.2 pt (45%)

AMD E1-2100

2.47 -92%

...

31.5 -2%

31.6 -2%

31.7 -2%

31.8 -1%

31.8 -1%

31.8 -1%

31.9 -1%

31.9 -1%

32 -1%

Intel Core i3-10320

32.2

32.4 1%

32.4 1%

32.6 1%

32.7 2%

32.7 2%

32.8 2%

32.9 2%

32.9 2%

32.9 2%

...

AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX

72.1 124%

100%

Cinebench R23 - Cinebench R23 Multi Core

100%

¹ i3-10320 +

5986 Points (6%)

Model	CPU	GPU	RAM	Value
Asus Maximus XIII Hero	i3-10320	UHD Graphics 630	16 GB	5986

Cinebench R23 - Cinebench R23 Single Core

100%

¹ i3-10320 +

1185 Points (50%)

Model	CPU	GPU	RAM	Value
Asus Maximus XIII Hero	i3-10320	UHD Graphics 630	16 GB	1185

Cinebench R20 - Cinebench R20 CPU (Single Core)

100%

¹ i3-10320 +

458 Points (51%)

Model	CPU	GPU	RAM	Value
Asus Maximus XIII Hero	i3-10320	UHD Graphics 630	16 GB	458

95%

Model	CPU	GPU	RAM	Value
Intel Core i3-10100	i3-10100	NVIDIA Titan RTX 1350 / 7000 MHz 24 GB	16 GB	24319
Intel Core i3-10100	i3-10100	GeForce GT 710 954 / 1800 MHz 2 GB	16 GB	24392

Model	CPU	GPU	RAM	Value
Intel Core i3-10100	i3-10100	GeForce GT 710 954 / 1800 MHz 2 GB Chrome 82	16 GB	833
Intel Core i3-10100	i3-10100	NVIDIA Titan RTX 1350 / 7000 MHz 24 GB Chrome 82	16 GB	838

Intel Core i3-10320 vs Intel Core i3-10100 vs Intel Core i3-10100F