Core i3-10100

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i3-10100

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Core i3-10100 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,184 Rank: 722
Rank Name Score Visual
718 Core i5-10210U 5,191
+0.1%
719 Core i3-9300T 5,190
+0.1%
720 Core i7-4770S 5,189
+0.1%
721 FX-8370 5,187
+0.1%
722 Core i3-10100 5,184
723 Core i5-1035G4 5,183
+-0%
724 Xeon E-2176M 5,181
-0.1%
725 Xeon E3-1230 v3 5,180
-0.1%
726 Core i5-1035G7 5,177
-0.1%
727 Xeon Gold 5115 5,177
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i3-10100 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,825 Rank: 816
Rank Name Score Visual
812 Xeon E3-1226 v3 4,828
+0.1%
813 Core i5-6600T 4,827
+0%
814 Core i5-1035G4 4,826
+0%
815 Core i5-6402P 4,825
+0%
816 Core i3-10100 4,825
817 Xeon E3-1275 v5 4,820
-0.1%
818 Ryzen 5 7520U 4,820
-0.1%
819 Xeon W-2123 4,819
-0.1%
820 Pentium Gold G4600 4,819
-0.1%
821 Core i7-6700HQ 4,819
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i3-10100 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,424 Rank: 611
Rank Name Score Visual
607 Core i7-4930MX 5,431
+0.1%
608 EPYC 7451 5,426
+0%
609 Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G 5,425
+0%
610 Core i3-9100F 5,424
+0%
611 Core i3-10100 5,424
612 Xeon Gold 6134 5,423
+-0%
613 Core i3-7101TE 5,423
+-0%
614 Core i7-4771 5,423
+-0%
615 FX-8150 5,423
+-0%
616 Xeon E3-1545M v5 5,422
+-0%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Core i3-10100 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,712 Rank: 636
Rank Name Score Visual
632 Core i5-8259U 4,713
+0%
633 Xeon E-2224G 4,712
+0%
634 Core i5-8500T 4,712
+0%
635 Ryzen 5 2500X 4,712
+0%
636 Core i3-10100 4,712
637 Core i5-10300H 4,712
+0%
638 Xeon E3-1535M v6 4,711
+-0%
639 Xeon E-2124G 4,711
+-0%
640 Core i7-1185GRE 4,711
+-0%
641 Xeon E3-1270 v5 4,710
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i3-10100 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,749 Rank: 607
Rank Name Score Visual
603 Core i7-10710U 4,751
+0%
604 Xeon W3690 4,751
+0%
605 Xeon E-2324G 4,751
+0%
606 Core i5-8400 4,749
+0%
607 Core i3-10100 4,749
608 Core i7-1185G7E 4,749
+0%
609 Xeon E3-1280 v6 4,748
+-0%
610 Core i7-6700K 4,748
+-0%
611 Xeon E3-1270 v6 4,747
+-0%
612 Core i5-8500B 4,745
-0.1%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i3-10100 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,769 Rank: 621
Rank Name Score Visual
617 Xeon D-1541 4,773
+0.1%
618 Xeon E5-2470 v2 4,773
+0.1%
619 Core i7-4960HQ 4,772
+0.1%
620 Xeon E3-1240 v5 4,771
+0%
621 Core i3-10100 4,769
622 Ryzen 3 PRO 5475U 4,769
+0%
623 Ryzen 3 5400U 4,769
+0%
624 Xeon E3-1535M v6 4,768
+-0%
625 Xeon E3-1260L v5 4,768
+-0%
626 Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U 4,768
+-0%

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Core i3-10100 Details

Ranked #722 of 2060 in overall performance, the Intel Core i3-10100 offers a balanced entry-level desktop solution that remains relevant in 2026 despite being released in April 2020. While it's no longer competitive with modern high-end processors, its performance places it in the mid-tier of the desktop CPU landscape, particularly in single-threaded workloads where it ranks #610. This positions it above many older and lower-tier processors but far behind the top-tier offerings such as the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX or Core Ultra 9 285K, which dominate the top 50 lists. The processor’s performance is driven by its 4-core, 8-thread design, leveraging Intel Hyper-Threading to improve multitasking efficiency, though its lack of a high clock multiplier limits overclocking potential.

Built on Intel’s 14 nm Comet Lake architecture and manufactured on a mature process node, the Core i3-10100 operates at a base frequency of 3.6 GHz with a turbo boost of up to 4.4 GHz, enabling strong single-core performance that competes with mid-tier CPUs from the same era. It features a 6.676 MiB L3 cache, which helps maintain efficiency in memory-intensive tasks, and supports DDR4-2666 memory via a dual-channel interface, with a memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. The processor uses the LGA 1159 socket, a transitional design between older platforms and the newer LGA 1200, and is packaged in the FC-LGA1159 form factor. With a TDP of 65 W, it offers efficient power consumption for a mainstream desktop chip, making it suitable for budget builds and low-power systems.

The Core i3-10100 includes Intel’s UHD Graphics 630 integrated GPU, which, while not suited for gaming, provides adequate video playback and light graphical tasks. The GPU runs at up to 1.15 GHz and supports up to three displays, making it functional for basic multimedia use. The processor also supports a range of advanced instruction sets, including AVX2, SSE4.2, and AES-NI, enhancing performance in encryption, compression, and multimedia applications. Virtualization features such as VT-x and VT-d are included, improving performance in virtual machine environments. Additionally, the processor supports Intel’s Turbo Boost 2.0, which dynamically increases clock speeds based on workload and thermal headroom.

In benchmark testing, the Core i3-10100 achieves a Passmark Overall Score of 5184, a Singlecore Score of 5424, and a Multicore Score of 4825. These results place it just ahead of the Core i5-1035G4 and Xeon E3-1275 v5 but behind the Ryzen 5 7520U and Core i7-4771. Its single-core performance is particularly strong, rivaling some high-end processors from the previous generation, while its multicore performance reflects its entry-level positioning. The gap between its single-core and multicore ranks highlights its strength in tasks that rely on high clock speeds rather than core count.

As of March 2026, the Core i3-10100 remains a viable option for budget-conscious users, office work, and light content creation. While it lacks the raw power of modern processors, its efficiency, integrated graphics, and solid single-threaded performance make it a reliable choice for basic computing needs. It is best suited for entry-level desktops, small form-factor builds, or as a replacement in older systems where a simple upgrade is desired without significant investment.
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Intel Core i3-10100

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i3-10100
Cores: 4
Threads: 8
Base Frequency: 3600 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 37x (locked)
Core Name: Comet Lake
Socket: Socket 1159
Package: FC-LGA1159
Target Segment: Desktop
TDP: 65 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 62.464 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.244 MiB
L3 Cache: 6.676 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR4

Physical Specifications

Process: 14 nm
Manufacturer: Intel

CPU Features

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