Intel Core i3-10100Y vs Intel Celeron N5100

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Intel Core i3-10100Y or Intel Core i3-10100Y – 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 i3-10100Y features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2021 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-10100Y, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA socket.
The Intel Celeron N5100 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2021 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Celeron series.
To use the Intel Celeron N5100, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1338 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core i3-10100Y Name Intel Celeron N5100
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Celeron
10 Generation 10
Intel Core i 10000 Group Intel Celeron N4000/N5000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-10100Y has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-10100Y is 1.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
The Intel Celeron N5100 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Celeron N5100 is 1.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.8 GHz.
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.8 GHz
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
1.3 GHz Frequency 1.1 GHz
4 Threads 4
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 2.2 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading No
2 CPU Cores 4
2x Cores 4x Tremont
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-10100Y has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-10100Y uses the Intel UHD Graphics 615, 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 Intel Celeron N5100 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Celeron N5100 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 24 EUs (Jasper Lake), which has 192 texture shaders
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
Q4/2018 Release date Q1/2021
12 Direct X 12
Intel UHD Graphics 615 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 24 EUs (Jasper Lake)
14 nm Technology 10 nm
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders 192
8.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 8.0 GB
24 Execution units 24
9.5 Generation 11
1.0 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.85 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
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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.
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 33.3 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 46.9 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
16.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
33.3 GB/s Bandwidth 46.9 GB/s
DDR3L-1600, LPDDR3-1866 Memory type DDR4-2933
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 5 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 6 W watts.
7 W TDP up None
100 °C Tjunction max 105 °C
None TDP (PL2) 20 W
5 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 6 W
3.5 W TDP down 4.8 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-10100Y 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 4.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Celeron N5100 is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
Q1/2021 Release date Q1/2021
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 1.5 MB
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Comet Lake S Architecture Jasper Lake
14 nm Technology 10 nm
BGA Socket BGA 1338
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
-- Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
4.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Celeron N5100
4C 4T @ 1.1 GHz
1834
1834
Intel Core i3-10100Y
2C 4T @ 1.3 GHz
1768
1768

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-10100Y
2C 4T @ 1.3 GHz
1788
1788
Intel Celeron N5100
4C 4T @ 1.1 GHz
1286
1286

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Celeron N5100
4C 4T @ 1.1 GHz
1598
1598
Intel Core i3-10100Y
2C 4T @ 1.3 GHz
1311
1311

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-10100Y
2C 4T @ 1.3 GHz
1127
1127
Intel Celeron N5100
4C 4T @ 1.1 GHz
468
468

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Celeron N5100
4C 4T @ 1.1 GHz
604
604
Intel Core i3-10100Y
2C 4T @ 1.3 GHz
517
517