AMD Ryzen 3 2300X vs Intel Core i3-10100F

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

AMD Ryzen 3 2300X or AMD Ryzen 3 2300X – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD Ryzen 3 2300X features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2018 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD Ryzen 3 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 3 2300X, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
The Intel Core i3-10100F features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2020 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-10100F, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen 3 2300X Name Intel Core i3-10100F
AMD Ryzen 2000 Group Intel Core i 10000
2 Generation 10
AMD Ryzen 3 Family Intel Core i3
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 3 2300X has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 3 2300X is 3.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
The Intel Core i3-10100F has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-10100F is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
Yes Overclocking No
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.3 GHz
4 Threads 8
No Hyperthreading Yes
4x Cores 4x
3.5 GHz Frequency 3.6 GHz
4 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.1 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 3 2300X does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i3-10100F does not have integrated graphics.
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-- Shaders --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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GPU name
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
-- AV1 --
-- VP9 --
-- VC-1 --
-- VP8 --
-- h264 --
-- JPEG --
-- AVC --
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 41.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
0 bytes Max. Memory 128.0 GB
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR4-2666
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
46.9 GB/s Bandwidth 41.6 GB/s
Yes ECC No
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
95 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 3 2300X is manufactured using a 12 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i3-10100F is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
2.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
8.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
Q3/2018 Release date Q4/2020
-- Release price 79 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
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AM4 (PGA 1331) Socket LGA 1200
Pinnacle Ridge (Zen+) Architecture Comet Lake S
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
12 nm Technology 14 nm
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-10100F
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
4769
4769
AMD Ryzen 3 2300X
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
3279
3279

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-10100F
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
4365
4365
AMD Ryzen 3 2300X
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
3097
3097

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-10100F
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1446
1446
AMD Ryzen 3 2300X
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
1180
1180

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-10100F
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1141
1141
AMD Ryzen 3 2300X
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
1028
1028

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-10100F
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1135
1135
AMD Ryzen 3 2300X
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
1012
1012