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

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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 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.
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Core i3
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i3-10100 Name Intel Core i3-10100F
Intel Core i 10000 Group Intel Core i 10000
10 Generation 10
 
 

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 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
4x Cores 4x
4.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.1 GHz
3.6 GHz Frequency 3.6 GHz
4 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
8 Threads 8
4.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.3 GHz
 
 

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 Intel Core i3-10100F does not have integrated graphics.
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Q4/2017 Release date --
24 Execution units --
12 Direct X --
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders --
Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU name
0.35 GHz GPU frequency --
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
9.5 Generation --
14 nm Technology --
 
 

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.
Decode / Encode VP8 --
Decode / Encode VP9 --
Decode / Encode AVC --
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode / Encode JPEG --
Decode VC-1 --
No AV1 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode / Encode 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.
Yes AES-NI Yes
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
41.6 GB/s Bandwidth 41.6 GB/s
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2666
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
No 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
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

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 Intel Core i3-10100F is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q2/2020 Release date Q4/2020
LGA 1200 Socket LGA 1200
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
6.0 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 --
Comet Lake S Architecture Comet Lake S
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
134 $ Release price 79 $
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
14 nm Technology 14 nm
 
 

Benchmarks

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-10100F
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
5612
5612
Intel Core i3-10100
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
5612
5612

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-10100
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
4769
4769
Intel Core i3-10100F
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
4769
4769

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-10100
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
4365
4365
Intel Core i3-10100F
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
4365
4365

V-Ray CPU-Render Benchmark

Intel Core i3-10100F
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
3602
3602
Intel Core i3-10100
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
3602
3602

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-10100F
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
2417
2417
Intel Core i3-10100
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
2415
2415

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-10100F
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
2284
2284
Intel Core i3-10100
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
2284
2284

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-10100
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1446
1446
Intel Core i3-10100F
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1446
1446

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-10100
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1141
1141
Intel Core i3-10100F
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1141
1141

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-10100
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1135
1135
Intel Core i3-10100F
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1135
1135

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-10100F
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1001
1001
Intel Core i3-10100
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1001
1001