Intel Core i3-10100 vs AMD Ryzen 3 5300G

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Intel Core i3-10100 or Intel Core i3-10100 – 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 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.
The AMD Ryzen 3 5300G features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2021 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD Ryzen 3 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 3 5300G, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
Intel Core i3 Family AMD Ryzen 3
Intel Core i3-10100 Name AMD Ryzen 3 5300G
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
10 Generation 4
Intel Core i 10000 Group AMD Ryzen 5000G
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

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.
The AMD Ryzen 3 5300G has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 3 5300G is 4.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
4.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.2 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
4 CPU Cores 4
4.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.2 GHz
8 Threads 8
3.6 GHz Frequency 4.0 GHz
No Overclocking Yes
4x Cores 4x Zen 3
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
 
 

Internal 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.
The AMD Ryzen 3 5300G has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 3 5300G uses the AMD Radeon 6 Graphics (Renoir), which has 384 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
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Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU name AMD Radeon 6 Graphics (Renoir)
192 Shaders 384
12 Direct X 12
Q4/2017 Release date Q1/2020
9.5 Generation 9
24 Execution units 6
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
14 nm Technology 7 nm
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 1.7 GHz
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

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

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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 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.
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-3200
2 Memory channels 2
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
41.6 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
128.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
 
 

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.
100 °C Tjunction max 95 °C
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-10100 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen 3 5300G is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
LGA 1200 Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
134 $ Release price --
Q2/2020 Release date Q2/2021
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
Comet Lake S Architecture Cezanne (Zen 3)
6.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
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0 bytes L2-Cache 2.0 MB
14 nm Technology 7 nm
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM