Intel Core i5-11600T vs Intel Core i3-10100

Last updated:

CPU comparison with benchmarks

-VS-

CPU lineage

Intel Core i5-11600T or Intel Core i5-11600T – 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 i5-11600T features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2021 and belongs to the 11 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-11600T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
The Intel Core i3-10100 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-10100, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-11600T Name Intel Core i3-10100
Intel Core i 11000 Group Intel Core i 10000
11 Generation 10
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i3
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-11600T has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-11600T is 1.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.1 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i3-10100 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-10100 is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
No Overclocking No
4.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.3 GHz
12 Threads 8
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
6x Cores 4x
1.7 GHz Frequency 3.6 GHz
6 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
3.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.1 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-11600T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-11600T uses the Intel UHD Graphics 750, which has 256 texture shaders
and 32 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i3-10100 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-10100 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
32 Execution units 24
Q1/2021 Release date Q4/2017
1.3 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
-- Max. displays --
256 Shaders 192
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
12 Generation 9.5
12 Direct X 12
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Intel UHD Graphics 750 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 630
 
 

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

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 51.2 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 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 128.0 GB
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR4-2666
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 41.6 GB/s
No ECC No
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 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 65 W watts.
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
25 W TDP down None
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-11600T 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 12.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i3-10100 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
3.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
12.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
Q1/2021 Release date Q2/2020
213 $ Release price 134 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Part Number --
LGA 1200 Socket LGA 1200
Rocket Lake S Architecture Comet Lake S
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)