Intel Core i3-10100F vs AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

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 5 1600 AF features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2019 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
Intel Core i3 Family AMD Ryzen 5
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
10 Generation 2
Intel Core i3-10100F Name AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF
Intel Core i 10000 Group AMD Ryzen 2000
 
 

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 5 1600 AF has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF is 3.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 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) 3.6 GHz
4x Cores 6x
8 Threads 12
4 CPU Cores 6
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking Yes
3.6 GHz Frequency 3.2 GHz
4.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.4 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-10100F does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF does not have integrated graphics.
-- Execution units --
-- Generation --
-- Direct X --
-- Shaders --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- GPU frequency --
-- Technology --
-- Release date --
-- Max. displays --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
GPU name
 
 

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.
-- AVC --
-- VP8 --
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
-- h264 --
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
-- VP9 --
-- JPEG --
-- VC-1 --
-- 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.
128.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
No ECC Yes
Yes AES-NI Yes
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
41.6 GB/s Bandwidth 42.7 GB/s
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2666
 
 

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.
100 °C Tjunction max 95 °C
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
 
 

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 5 1600 AF is manufactured using a 12 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 SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
79 $ Release price 210 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q4/2020 Release date Q4/2019
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
-- Part Number --
Comet Lake S Architecture Pinnacle Ridge (Zen+)
14 nm Technology 12 nm
LGA 1200 Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
 
 

Benchmarks

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
6822
6822
Intel Core i3-10100F
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
5612
5612

V-Ray CPU-Render Benchmark

AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
5768
5768
Intel Core i3-10100F
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
3602
3602

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
5241
5241
Intel Core i3-10100F
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
4365
4365

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
2684
2684
Intel Core i3-10100F
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
2284
2284

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
1221
1221
Intel Core i3-10100F
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1001
1001

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-10100F
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1141
1141
AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
931
931

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-10100F
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
191
191
AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
148
148