Intel Core i3-10100F vs AMD Ryzen 3 3100

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

 

Differences

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i3-10100F

  • Around 10% higher clock speed: 4.30 GHz vs 3.9 GHz
  • Around 7% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2591 vs 2419
  • Around 6% better performance in 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score: 3176 vs 2987
Specifications (specs)
Maximum frequency 4.30 GHz vs 3.9 GHz
Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark 2591 vs 2419
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score 3176 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 33% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 11587 vs 8742
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 11587 vs 8742

Compare benchmarks

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

PassMark - Single thread mark
CPU 1
CPU 2
2591
2419
PassMark - CPU mark
CPU 1
CPU 2
8742
11587
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score
CPU 1
CPU 2
3176
2987
Name Intel Core i3-10100F AMD Ryzen 3 3100
PassMark - Single thread mark 2591 2419
PassMark - CPU mark 8742 11587
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score 3176 2987

Compare specifications (specs)

Intel Core i3-10100F AMD Ryzen 3 3100

Essentials

Architecture codename Comet Lake Zen 2
Launch date Q4'20 7 May 2020
Launch price (MSRP) $79 - $97 $99
Place in performance rating 1176 1205
Processor Number i3-10100F
Series 10th Generation Intel Core i3 Processors
Status Launched
Vertical segment Desktop Desktop

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

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
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)