Intel Core i3-10100 vs Intel Core i3-9350KF

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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 i3-9350KF features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 9 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-9350KF, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i3-10100 Name Intel Core i3-9350KF
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Core i3
10 Generation 9
Intel Core i 10000 Group Intel Core i 9000
 
 

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 i3-9350KF has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-9350KF is 4.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.6 GHz.
4.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.6 GHz
4.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.2 GHz
8 Threads 4
No Overclocking Yes
3.6 GHz Frequency 4.0 GHz
4 CPU Cores 4
4x Cores 4x
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
 
 

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 i3-9350KF does not have integrated graphics.
24 Execution units --
Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU name
0.35 GHz GPU frequency --
9.5 Generation --
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
12 Direct X --
Q4/2017 Release date --
-- Max. displays --
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
192 Shaders --
14 nm Technology --
 
 

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

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 38.4 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 64.0 GB
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2400
pci PCIe pci
No ECC Yes
41.6 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

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 91 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 91 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 i3-9350KF is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
-- Part Number --
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
LGA 1200 Socket LGA 1151
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Q2/2020 Release date Q2/2019
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
6.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
134 $ Release price 159 $
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Comet Lake S Architecture Coffee Lake S Refresh
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
14 nm Technology 14 nm