Intel Core 3 100U processor review

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

3818

PassMark
CPU mark

Top 1 CPU

This CPU

156834

14993

Name	Value
PassMark - Single thread mark	3818
PassMark - CPU mark	14993

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	318
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)