AMD Ryzen 3 3300X vs Intel Core i3-10100

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

AMD Ryzen 3 3300X or AMD Ryzen 3 3300X – 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 3300X features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Ryzen 3 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 3 3300X, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
The Intel Core i3-10100 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-10100, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
AMD Ryzen 3 Family Intel Core i3
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen 3 3300X Name Intel Core i3-10100
AMD Ryzen 3000 Group Intel Core i 10000
3 Generation 10
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 3 3300X has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 3 3300X is 3.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
The Intel Core i3-10100 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-10100 is 3.6 GHz
4x Cores 4x
4.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.1 GHz
3.8 GHz Frequency 3.6 GHz
4 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking No
8 Threads 8
4.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.3 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 3 3300X does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i3-10100 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-10100 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
-- Release date Q4/2017
-- Execution units 24
-- Direct X 12
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders 192
GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 630
-- GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
-- Generation 9.5
-- Technology 14 nm
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

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.
-- VP8 Decode / Encode
-- VP9 Decode / Encode
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- JPEG Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- AV1 No
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
 
 

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 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
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.
Yes AES-NI Yes
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 41.6 GB/s
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR4-2666
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
Yes ECC No
 
 

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 3300X is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i3-10100 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q2/2020 Release date Q2/2020
AM4 (PGA 1331) Socket LGA 1200
2.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
16.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Matisse (Zen 2) Architecture Comet Lake S
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
-- Release price 134 $
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
7 nm Technology 14 nm
 
 

Benchmarks

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 3300X
4C 8T @ 3.8 GHz
6754
6754
Intel Core i3-10100
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
5612
5612

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 3300X
4C 8T @ 3.8 GHz
5933
5933
Intel Core i3-10100
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
4769
4769

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 3300X
4C 8T @ 3.8 GHz
5266
5266
Intel Core i3-10100
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
4365
4365

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 3300X
4C 8T @ 3.8 GHz
2776
2776
Intel Core i3-10100
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
2415
2415

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 3300X
4C 8T @ 3.8 GHz
2588
2588
Intel Core i3-10100
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
2284
2284

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 3300X
4C 8T @ 3.8 GHz
1654
1654
Intel Core i3-10100
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1446
1446

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 3300X
4C 8T @ 3.8 GHz
1304
1304
Intel Core i3-10100
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1135
1135

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 3300X
4C 8T @ 3.8 GHz
1267
1267
Intel Core i3-10100
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1141
1141

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 3300X
4C 8T @ 3.8 GHz
1129
1129
Intel Core i3-10100
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1001
1001