Intel Core i3-10100F vs AMD Athlon II X2 250e

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Intel Core i3-10100F or Intel Core i3-10100F – 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 i3-10100F features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2020 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-10100F, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
The AMD Athlon II X2 250e features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2010 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Athlon II series.
To use the AMD Athlon II X2 250e, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i3-10100F Name AMD Athlon II X2 250e
Intel Core i 10000 Group AMD Athlon II X2 (Propus)
10 Generation 1
Intel Core i3 Family AMD Athlon II
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-10100F has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-10100F is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
The AMD Athlon II X2 250e has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Athlon II X2 250e is 3.0 GHz
No Overclocking No
4.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
8 Threads 2
Yes Hyperthreading No
4x Cores 2x
3.6 GHz Frequency 3.0 GHz
4 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
4.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-10100F does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Athlon II X2 250e does not have integrated graphics.
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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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.
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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.
128.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR3-1333
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI No
41.6 GB/s Bandwidth --
No ECC No
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 45 W watts.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
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Technical details

The Intel Core i3-10100F 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 250e is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
0 bytes L2-Cache 2.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a, MMX, 3DNow!
6.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
Q4/2020 Release date Q3/2010
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Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
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LGA 1200 Socket AM3
Comet Lake S Architecture Propus
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
14 nm Technology 45 nm
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x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)