Intel Core i3-10100 (10100T, 10100F) CPU
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Intel Core i3-10100 is the entry point in Intel's 10th-gen Core, Comet Lake desktop PC microprocessor family. There is also a lower-powered variant, i3-10100T, that trades some performance for efficiency.
The Core i3-10100 comes with 4 cores and 8 threads and a single-core maximum frequency of 4.3GHz. It sports the same Intel UHD Graphics 630 integrated GPU found in earlier Coffee Lake and higher-powered Comet Lake processors, though its boost clock is capped at 1.1GHz.
The low-power Core i3-10100T shares with the base chip the same core and thread count as well as technical features. It is clocked, however, roughly 20% lower. As a tradeoff, it has a TDP of 35W, as do other Comet Lake T-series processors. It can also run at a 25W, TDP-down mode, though the clock speed is further capped.
Alongside the i3-10100, Intel also markets the Core i3-10100F. The "F" designation means the i3-10100F does not come with the integrated graphics. Intel debuted this concept in 2019 in order to salvage chips with defective GPUs that are otherwise perfect. As a result, the i3-10100F shares with the i3-10100 all specifications except for the difference in integrated graphics. For desktop users with discrete graphics installed, the F-series chip may be an interesting option, thanks to its lower MSRP.
As a third refinement based on the 14nm Skylake process, the Comet Lake desktop processors offer an increase in core count, clock speed, and cache capacity over its predecessor. All Comet Lake Core processors feature hyperthreading, allowing two threads to run on every core.
Ratings
What we found**
Pros
- Four-core/eight-thread AMD Ryzen 3 3300X
- Excellent performance for a four-core CPU
- Integrated UHD Graphics 630 integrated graphics processor (IGP)
Cons
- Nothing in particular
What external reviewers found***
External score 62% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Excellent gaming performance
- Sleek design
- Competitive price
Cons
- No dedicated GPU
- No integrated graphics
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Specifications
| i3-10100 | i3-10100T | i3-10100F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Connectivity | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CPU Socket | FCLGA1200 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PCI Express | 16 lanes of 3.0 (1x16, 2x8, or 1x8 + 2x4) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Construction | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Form Factor | Desktop microprocessor | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lithography | 14 nm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Platform | Comet Lake | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dimensions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Depth | 37.5 mm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Width | 37.5 mm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Function | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 630, base 350MHz, boost 1.1GHz, max memory 64GB | Intel UHD Graphics 630, base 350MHz, boost 1.1GHz, max memory 64GB | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating Temperature | Max 100°C T Junction | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Processor | Cores | 4 cores | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Processor | Threads | 8 threads | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Resolution | Max Resolution 4K DCI (4096 x 2304@60Hz via DP / 4096 x 2304@30Hz via HDMI) | Max Resolution 4K DCI (4096 x 2304@60Hz via DP / 4096 x 2304@30Hz via HDMI) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Security | Intel AES New Instructions, Secure Key, Intel OS Guard, Intel Boot Guard | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Supported Technologies | Intel Optane Memory, Intel Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Virtualization Technology, Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Thermal Solution | PCG 2015C | PCG 2015B | PCG 2015C | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Performance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cache | 6 MB Intel Smart Cache | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Frequency | 3.6 GHz Base | 4.3 GHz single core / 4.1 GHz all cores Turbo | 3.0 GHz Base | 2.4 GHz TDP-down | 3.8 GHz single core / 3.5 GHz all cores Turbo | 3.6 GHz Base | 4.3 GHz single core / 4.1 GHz all cores Turbo | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Memory | Capacity | Supports up to 128GB | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Memory | Type | DDR4 2666MHz, max 2 channels, max 41.6 GB/s bandwidth | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power Consumption | 65 W TDP | 35 W TDP / 25 W TDP-down | 65 W TDP | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Production | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debut | 2020 Q2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Reviewer score 62%Intel's Core i3.3-10100 is often looked at as both a chip that can power games alongside a discrete graphics card, and one that can run the show all on its own. We run lower end CPUs that have IGPs through a series of games tuned to either near-lowest, or the lowest, settings at 1,280 by 720 pixel resolution (720p) The Ryzen 3200G, as its own budget gaming engine, regularly comes within spitting distance of hitting 60fps in 1080p, and it even manages to cross the boundary in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive.
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Pros
- Sleek design
- Excellent gaming performance
- Competitive price
Cons
- No dedicated GPU
- No integrated graphics
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- ^ Intel Core i3-10100 Review. [pcmag]. https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/intel-core-i3-10100. 2021-02-18. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
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