AMD Ryzen 7 3700C vs Intel Core i3-10100

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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AMD Ryzen 7 3700C or AMD Ryzen 7 3700C – 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 7 3700C features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2020 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Ryzen 7 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 7 3700C, you'll need a motherboard with a FP5 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 7 3700C Name Intel Core i3-10100
AMD Ryzen 7 Family Intel Core i3
3 Generation 10
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen 3000C Group Intel Core i 10000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700C has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 7 3700C is 2.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 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
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.1 GHz
2.3 GHz Frequency 3.6 GHz
4 CPU Cores 4
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.3 GHz
No Overclocking No
8 Threads 8
4x Cores 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700C has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 7 3700C uses the AMD Radeon Vega 10 Graphics, which has 640 texture shaders
and 10 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
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.
-- Max. displays --
Q1/2018 Release date Q4/2017
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
10 Execution units 24
AMD Radeon Vega 10 Graphics GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 630
8 Generation 9.5
640 Shaders 192
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
1.4 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
14 nm Technology 14 nm
12 Direct X 12
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 39.5 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.
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2666
2 Memory channels 2
39.5 GB/s Bandwidth 41.6 GB/s
Yes ECC No
pci PCIe pci
64.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
Yes AES-NI Yes
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 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.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
12 W TDP down None
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
105 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
25 W TDP up None
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700C 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 4.0 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.
Q3/2020 Release date Q2/2020
2.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
4.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
-- Release price 134 $
FP5 Socket LGA 1200
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Picasso (Zen+) Architecture Comet Lake S
-- Part Number --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
12 nm Technology 14 nm