Intel Core i3-10100E vs AMD Athlon II X2 370K

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Intel Core i3-10100E or Intel Core i3-10100E – 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 i3-10100E 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 i3-10100E, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
The AMD Athlon II X2 370K features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD Athlon II series.
To use the AMD Athlon II X2 370K, you'll need a motherboard with a FM2 socket.
Intel Core i3-10100E Name AMD Athlon II X2 370K
Intel Core i3 Family AMD Athlon II
Intel Core i 10000 Group AMD Athlon II X2 (Richland)
10 Generation 4
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-10100E has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-10100E is 3.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
The AMD Athlon II X2 370K has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Athlon II X2 370K is 4.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
normal Core architecture normal
8 Threads 2
Yes Hyperthreading No
None None 4.2 GHz
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.2 GHz
3.2 GHz Frequency 4.0 GHz
4x Cores 2x
No Overclocking Yes
4 CPU Cores 2
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-10100E has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-10100E 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 AMD Athlon II X2 370K does not have integrated graphics.
24 Execution units --
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
-- Max. displays --
9.5 Generation --
12 Direct X --
Q4/2017 Release date --
14 nm Technology --
192 Shaders --
Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU name
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
0.35 GHz GPU frequency --
 
 

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 JPEG --
Decode VC-1 --
Decode / Encode AVC --
Decode / Encode VP8 --
Decode / Encode VP9 --
Decode / Encode h264 --
No AV1 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 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.
41.6 GB/s Bandwidth --
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR3-1866
128.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
No ECC No
2 Memory channels 1
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI 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 --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-10100E 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 AMD Athlon II X2 370K is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 1.0 MB cache.
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
LGA 1200 Socket FM2
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
Q2/2020 Release date Q2/2013
-- Part Number --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
14 nm Technology 32 nm
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
138 $ Release price 45 $
Monolithic Chip design --
6.0 MB L3-Cache 1.0 MB
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Comet Lake S Architecture Richland
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a, MMX, 3DNow!