Intel Core i3-10100 vs AMD Ryzen 3 3100

Comparative analysis of Intel Core i3-10100 and AMD Ryzen 3 3100 processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Graphics, Graphics interfaces, Graphics image quality, Graphics API support, Compatibility, Peripherals, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score.

Intel Core i3-10100

AMD Ryzen 3 3100

Differences

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i3-10100

Around 10% higher clock speed: 4.30 GHz vs 3.9 GHz
Around 8% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2618 vs 2421
Around 6% better performance in 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score: 3179 vs 2987

Specifications (specs)
Maximum frequency	4.30 GHz vs 3.9 GHz
Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark	2618 vs 2421
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score	3179 vs 2987

Reasons to consider the AMD Ryzen 3 3100

Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 7 nm vs 14 nm
2x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
2.7x more L3 cache, more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
Around 34% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 11619 vs 8668

Specifications (specs)
Unlocked	Unlocked vs Locked
Manufacturing process technology	7 nm vs 14 nm
L2 cache	2 MB vs 1 MB
L3 cache	16 MB vs 6 MB
Benchmarks
PassMark - CPU mark	11619 vs 8668

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: Intel Core i3-10100
CPU 2: AMD Ryzen 3 3100

PassMark - Single thread mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

2618

2421

PassMark - CPU mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

8668

11619

3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score

CPU 1

CPU 2

3179

2987

Name	Intel Core i3-10100	AMD Ryzen 3 3100
PassMark - Single thread mark	2618	2421
PassMark - CPU mark	8668	11619
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score	3179	2987

Compare specifications (specs)

	Intel Core i3-10100	AMD Ryzen 3 3100
Essentials
Architecture codename	Comet Lake	Zen 2
Launch date	27 May 2020	7 May 2020
Place in performance rating	1138	1185
Processor Number	i3-10100
Series	10th Generation Intel Core i3 Processors
Status	Launched
Vertical segment	Desktop	Desktop
Launch price (MSRP)		$99
Performance
64 bit support
Base frequency	3.60 GHz	3.6 GHz
Bus Speed	8 GT/s
L1 cache	256 KB	256 KB
L2 cache	1 MB	2 MB
L3 cache	6 MB	16 MB
Manufacturing process technology	14 nm	7 nm
Maximum core temperature	100°C
Maximum frequency	4.30 GHz	3.9 GHz
Number of cores	4	4
Number of threads	8	8
Unlocked
Memory
Max memory channels	2
Maximum memory bandwidth	41.6 GB/s
Maximum memory size	128 GB
Supported memory types	DDR4-2666	DDR4-3200
Graphics
Device ID	0x9BC8
Graphics base frequency	350 MHz
Graphics max dynamic frequency	1.10 GHz
Intel® Clear Video HD technology
Intel® Clear Video technology
Intel® InTru™ 3D technology
Intel® Quick Sync Video
Max video memory	64 GB
Processor graphics	Intel UHD Graphics 630
Graphics interfaces
Number of displays supported	3
Graphics image quality
4K resolution support
Max resolution over DisplayPort	4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over eDP	4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4	4096x2160@30Hz
Graphics API support
DirectX	12
OpenGL	4.5
Compatibility
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	1
Package Size	37.5mm x 37.5mm
Sockets supported	FCLGA1200	AM4
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	65 Watt	65 Watt
Thermal Solution	PCG 2015C
Peripherals
Max number of PCIe lanes	16
PCI Express revision	3.0	4.0
PCIe configurations	Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Scalability	1S Only
Security & Reliability
Execute Disable Bit (EDB)
Intel® Identity Protection technology
Intel® OS Guard
Intel® Secure Key technology
Intel® Software Guard Extensions (Intel® SGX)
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT)
Secure Boot
Advanced Technologies
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology
Idle States
Instruction set extensions	Intel SSE4.1, Intel SSE4.2, Intel AVX2
Intel 64
Intel® AES New Instructions
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology
Intel® Optane™ Memory Supported
Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)
Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost
Intel® Turbo Boost technology
Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility
Thermal Monitoring
Virtualization
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x)
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)