Intel Core i3-10100F vs AMD Ryzen 7 4700S

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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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 7 4700S features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2021 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Ryzen 7 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 7 4700S, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
Intel Core i 10000 Group AMD Ryzen 4000G
10 Generation 3
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i3-10100F Name AMD Ryzen 7 4700S
Intel Core i3 Family AMD Ryzen 7
 
 

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 7 4700S has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 7 4700S is 3.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
8 Threads 16
4x Cores 8x Zen 2
4 CPU Cores 8
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
4.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.0 GHz
3.6 GHz Frequency 3.2 GHz
4.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.6 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-10100F does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen 7 4700S does not have integrated graphics.
-- Shaders --
-- Release date --
-- Technology --
-- Direct X --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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-- Execution units --
-- GPU frequency --
-- Generation --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
GPU name
 
 

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.
-- VP8 --
-- VC-1 --
-- JPEG --
-- AV1 --
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
-- AVC --
-- h264 --
-- VP9 --
-- h265 / HEVC (10 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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2666 Memory type GDDR6
No ECC No
128.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
41.6 GB/s Bandwidth 102.4 GB/s
 
 

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.
None TDP down 45 W
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °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 7 4700S is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Q4/2020 Release date Q2/2021
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
14 nm Technology 7 nm
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
79 $ Release price --
Comet Lake S Architecture Renoir (Zen 2)
6.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
LGA 1200 Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 4700S
8C 16T @ 3.2 GHz
11210
11210
Intel Core i3-10100F
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
5612
5612

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 4700S
8C 16T @ 3.2 GHz
7745
7745
Intel Core i3-10100F
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
4365
4365

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 4700S
8C 16T @ 3.2 GHz
7262
7262
Intel Core i3-10100F
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
4769
4769

V-Ray CPU-Render Benchmark

AMD Ryzen 7 4700S
8C 16T @ 3.2 GHz
6650
6650
Intel Core i3-10100F
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
3602
3602

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 4700S
8C 16T @ 3.2 GHz
4275
4275
Intel Core i3-10100F
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
2284
2284

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-10100F
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1446
1446
AMD Ryzen 7 4700S
8C 16T @ 3.2 GHz
1254
1254

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 4700S
8C 16T @ 3.2 GHz
1194
1194
Intel Core i3-10100F
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1141
1141

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-10100F
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1135
1135
AMD Ryzen 7 4700S
8C 16T @ 3.2 GHz
1122
1122

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 4700S
8C 16T @ 3.2 GHz
451
451
Intel Core i3-10100F
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
448
448