Intel Core i3-10100 vs Intel Core i3-10300T

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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 i3-10300T features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
To use the Intel Core i3-10300T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
10 Generation 10
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Core i3
Intel Core i 10000 Group Intel Core i 10000
Intel Core i3-10100 Name Intel Core i3-10300T
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

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 i3-10300T has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-10300T is 3.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
4 CPU Cores 4
8 Threads 8
4.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.9 GHz
3.6 GHz Frequency 3.0 GHz
4x Cores 4x
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.6 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 i3-10300T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-10300T uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
9.5 Generation 9.5
Q4/2017 Release date Q4/2017
-- Max. displays --
24 Execution units 24
192 Shaders 192
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 630
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
12 Direct X 12
 
 

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

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.
2 Memory channels 2
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2666
Yes AES-NI Yes
41.6 GB/s Bandwidth 41.6 GB/s
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
 
 

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.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 W watts.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
None TDP down 25 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 i3-10300T is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Q2/2020 Release date Q2/2020
Comet Lake S Architecture Comet Lake S
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
6.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
14 nm Technology 14 nm
LGA 1200 Socket LGA 1200
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
134 $ Release price 157 $
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-10100
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
4769
4769
Intel Core i3-10300T
4C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
4484
4484

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-10300T
4C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
4408
4408
Intel Core i3-10100
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
4365
4365

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-10100
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
2284
2284
Intel Core i3-10300T
4C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
2001
2001

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-10100
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1446
1446
Intel Core i3-10300T
4C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
1370
1370

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-10100
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1135
1135
Intel Core i3-10300T
4C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
1080
1080

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-10100
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1001
1001
Intel Core i3-10300T
4C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
885
885