Intel Core i3-10100 vs Intel Core i3-10300

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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 i3-10300 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
To use the Intel Core i3-10300, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Core i3
10 Generation 10
Intel Core i3-10100 Name Intel Core i3-10300
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i 10000 Group Intel Core i 10000
 
 

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 i3-10300 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-10300 is 3.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.4 GHz.
4x Cores 4x
normal Core architecture normal
4.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.4 GHz
8 Threads 8
No Overclocking No
3.6 GHz Frequency 3.7 GHz
4.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.2 GHz
4 CPU Cores 4
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 Intel Core i3-10300 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-10300 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
9.5 Generation 9.5
14 nm Technology 14 nm
12 Direct X 12
Q4/2017 Release date Q4/2017
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
192 Shaders 192
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 630
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
-- Max. displays --
24 Execution units 24
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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 h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
No AV1 No
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 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
2 Memory channels 2
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2933
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
41.6 GB/s Bandwidth 41.6 GB/s
 
 

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 100 °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 Intel Core i3-10300 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Q2/2020 Release date Q2/2020
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
LGA 1200 Socket LGA 1200
6.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
-- Part Number --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
134 $ Release price 157 $
Comet Lake S Architecture Comet Lake S
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-10300
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
5037
5037
Intel Core i3-10100
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
4769
4769

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-10300
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
4665
4665
Intel Core i3-10100
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
4365
4365

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-10300
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
2330
2330
Intel Core i3-10100
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
2284
2284

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-10300
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
1470
1470
Intel Core i3-10100
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1446
1446

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-10300
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
1160
1160
Intel Core i3-10100
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1135
1135

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-10300
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
1027
1027
Intel Core i3-10100
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1001
1001