Intel Core i3-10100 vs Intel Core i7-10700TE

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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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 i7-10700TE features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-10700TE, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Core i7
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
10 Generation 10
Intel Core i3-10100 Name Intel Core i7-10700TE
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 i7-10700TE has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-10700TE is 2.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.4 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
4.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.4 GHz
4x Cores 8x
8 Threads 16
4 CPU Cores 8
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
3.6 GHz Frequency 2.0 GHz
4.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
 
 

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 i7-10700TE has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-10700TE uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
24 Execution units 24
9.5 Generation 9.5
12 Direct X 12
192 Shaders 192
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Q4/2017 Release date Q4/2017
-- Max. displays --
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.15 GHz
Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 630
 
 

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 AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 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 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
No ECC No
Yes AES-NI Yes
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
41.6 GB/s Bandwidth 45.8 GB/s
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2933
 
 

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.
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 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 i7-10700TE is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
6.0 MB L3-Cache 16.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
134 $ Release price 330 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q2/2020 Release date Q2/2020
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
-- Part Number --
Comet Lake S Architecture Comet Lake S
14 nm Technology 14 nm
LGA 1200 Socket LGA 1200
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700TE
8C 16T @ 2.0 GHz
6749
6749
Intel Core i3-10100
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
4769
4769

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700TE
8C 16T @ 2.0 GHz
6234
6234
Intel Core i3-10100
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
4365
4365

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700TE
8C 16T @ 2.0 GHz
3896
3896
Intel Core i3-10100
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
2284
2284

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700TE
8C 16T @ 2.0 GHz
1515
1515
Intel Core i3-10100
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1446
1446

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700TE
8C 16T @ 2.0 GHz
1177
1177
Intel Core i3-10100
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1135
1135