Intel Core i3-10100F vs AMD Ryzen 3 3100

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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 Ryzen 3 3100 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Ryzen 3 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 3 3100, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
Intel Core i 10000 Group AMD Ryzen 3000
10 Generation 3
Intel Core i3-10100F Name AMD Ryzen 3 3100
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i3 Family AMD Ryzen 3
 
 

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 Ryzen 3 3100 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 3 3100 is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
4.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.9 GHz
4.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.9 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
3.6 GHz Frequency 3.6 GHz
4 CPU Cores 4
No Overclocking Yes
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4x Cores 4x
8 Threads 8
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-10100F does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen 3 3100 does not have integrated graphics.
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- Technology --
-- Direct X --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Execution units --
-- Release date --
GPU name
-- Shaders --
-- GPU frequency --
-- Generation --
-- Max. displays --
 
 

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.
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
-- VP9 --
-- VP8 --
-- VC-1 --
-- JPEG --
-- h264 --
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
-- AVC --
-- AV1 --
 
 

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 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-3200
41.6 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
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.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
100 °C Tjunction max 95 °C
 
 

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 Ryzen 3 3100 is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
14 nm Technology 7 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
-- Part Number --
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
Q4/2020 Release date Q2/2020
79 $ Release price --
0 bytes L2-Cache 2.0 MB
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
6.0 MB L3-Cache 16.0 MB
LGA 1200 Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Comet Lake S Architecture Matisse (Zen 2)
 
 

Benchmarks

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-10100F
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
5612
5612
AMD Ryzen 3 3100
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
5423
5423

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 3100
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
5372
5372
Intel Core i3-10100F
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
4769
4769

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 3100
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
4865
4865
Intel Core i3-10100F
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
4365
4365

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 3100
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
2562
2562
Intel Core i3-10100F
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
2417
2417

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 3100
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
2351
2351
Intel Core i3-10100F
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
2284
2284

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 3100
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1477
1477
Intel Core i3-10100F
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1446
1446

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-10100F
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1141
1141
AMD Ryzen 3 3100
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1105
1105

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-10100F
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1135
1135
AMD Ryzen 3 3100
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1134
1134

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 3100
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1019
1019
Intel Core i3-10100F
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1001
1001

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-10100F
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
448
448
AMD Ryzen 3 3100
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
437
437

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-10100F
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
191
191
AMD Ryzen 3 3100
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
179
179