Intel Core 3 100U processor review

Intel Core 3 100U

Core 3 100U processor released by Intel; release date: 8 Jan 2024. At the time of release, the processor cost $426.

CPU is unlocked for overclocking. Total number of cores - 6, threads - 8. Maximum CPU clock speed - 4.7 GHz. Maximum operating temperature - 100°C. Manufacturing process technology - 10 nm. Cache size: L1 - 80 KB (per core), L2 - 1.25 MB (per core), L3 - 10 MB (shared).

Supported memory types: DDR4, DDR5.

Supported socket types: Intel BGA 1744. Maximum number of processors in a configuration - 1. Power consumption (TDP): 15 Watt.

Benchmarks

PassMark
Single thread mark
Top 1 CPU
This CPU
4870
3795
PassMark
CPU mark
Top 1 CPU
This CPU
156834
14812
Name Value
PassMark - Single thread mark 3795
PassMark - CPU mark 14812

Integrated graphics – Intel UHD Graphics (Raptor Lake 64EU)

Technical info

Boost clock speed 1250 MHz
Core clock speed 300 MHz
Manufacturing process technology 10 nm
Pipelines 512
Pixel fill rate 20.00 GPixel/s
Texture fill rate 40.00 GTexel/s
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 15 Watt

Specifications (specs)

Essentials

Launch date 8 Jan 2024
Launch price (MSRP) $426
Place in performance rating 324

Performance

Base frequency 1200 MHz
L1 cache 80 KB (per core)
L2 cache 1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache 10 MB (shared)
Manufacturing process technology 10 nm
Maximum core temperature 100°C
Maximum frequency 4.7 GHz
Number of cores 6
Number of threads 8
Unlocked

Memory

ECC memory support
Supported memory types DDR4, DDR5

Compatibility

Max number of CPUs in a configuration 1
Sockets supported Intel BGA 1744
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 15 Watt

Peripherals

PCIe configurations Gen 4, 8 Lanes, (CPU only)