MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi AM5
MSI
16 Overall Score
vs
Intel Core i3 10100F 4-core LGA 1200
Intel
62 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi AM5
No customer feedback yet
Intel Core i3 10100F 4-core LGA 1200
72 out of 100 medium confidence 10 reviews
The Intel Core i3-10100F is generally well-regarded for budget builds, offering solid performance for everyday tasks and light gaming. Users appreciate its compatibility with LGA 1200 motherboards and Windows 11, though some note the lack of thermal paste and the need for a separate cooler. Overall, it's seen as a good value for entry-level computing.
Pros
- LGA 1200 compatibility
- Windows 11 support
- Good for basic gaming
- Solid multitasking performance
- Budget-friendly value
Cons
- No thermal paste included
- Stock cooler may be needed
- No integrated graphics
- Limited overclocking potential
Socket compatibility 3
Windows 11 support 2
Gaming performance 2
Cooling solution 2
Thermal paste inclusion 1
Overclocking capability 1
Scores
Budget
Efficiency
Productivity
Gaming
Ai Llm
Server
Specifications
| MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi | Intel Core i3 10100F | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Series | Ryzen 9 | Core i3 |
| Model | 9000 | 10100F |
| Codename | — | Comet Lake |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | — | 14★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | — | 4★ |
| Threads | — | 8★ |
| Base Clock | No data | |
| Boost Clock | No data | |
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | — | 1★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 6★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | No data | |
| PassMark Single | No data | |
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Max Memory | ||
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | AM5 | LGA 1200 |
| PCIe | 5.0 | 3.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16★ |
| TDP | — | 65★ |
| Max Turbo Power | — | 134★ |
| Unlocked | — | ✓★ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | — | None Integrated Graphics |
Pros & Cons
MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi AM5
- Strong platform (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average single thread (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average ai (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average multi thread (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average efficiency (4th percentile)4th %ile
Intel Core i3 10100F 4-core LGA 1200
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong feature (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong single thread (73rd percentile)
- Strong platform (69th percentile)
Pricing
MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi AM50.042score per dollar
vs
Intel Core i3 10100F 4-core LGA 12000.548score per dollar
Intel Core i3 10100F 4-core LGA 1200 offers 13.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Intel Core i3 10100F
Scores 62 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 13 of 25 specs.
