Intel Core i3 10100F 4-core LGA 1200
Intel
62 Overall Score
vs
G.Skill Trident Z Neo 6-core AMD Socket AM4
G.Skill
66 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
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
G.Skill Trident Z Neo 6-core AMD Socket AM4
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Intel Core i3 10100F | G.Skill Trident Z Neo | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | AMD |
| Series | Core i3 | Ryzen 5 |
| Model | 10100F | 3600 |
| Codename | Comet Lake | Matisse |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 14 | 7★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 4 | 6★ |
| P-cores | — | 6★ |
| Threads | 8 | 12★ |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 1 | 3★ |
| L3 Cache | 6 | 32★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Max Memory | ||
| ECC | — | ✗ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA 1200 | AMD Socket AM4 |
| PCIe | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
| TDP | 65 | 65 |
| Max Turbo Power | 134★ | — |
| Unlocked | ✓ | ✓ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | None Integrated Graphics | — |
Pros & Cons
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)
G.Skill Trident Z Neo 6-core AMD Socket AM4
- Strong feature (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong efficiency (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong platform (78th percentile)
- Strong multi thread (74th percentile)
Pricing
Intel Core i3 10100F 4-core LGA 1200
G.Skill Trident Z Neo 6-core AMD Socket AM4
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: G.Skill Trident Z Neo
Scores 66 overall, wins 4 of 6 usage categories and 8 of 27 specs.