MICRO CENTER 225FB860MEAGLEPL
MICRO CENTER
56 Overall Score
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Intel Core i3 10100F 4-core LGA 1200
Intel
59 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
MICRO CENTER 225FB860MEAGLEPL
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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
Productivity
Efficiency
Gaming
Ai Llm
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Specifications
| MICRO CENTER 225FB860MEAGLEPL | Intel Core i3 10100F | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | — | Intel |
| Series | — | Core i3 |
| Model | — | 10100F |
| Codename | — | Comet Lake |
| Class | — | 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 | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | — | DDR4★ |
| Max Speed | No data | |
| Channels | — | 2★ |
| Max Memory | No data | |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | — | LGA 1200 |
| PCIe | — | 3.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16★ |
| TDP | — | 65★ |
| Max Turbo Power | — | 134★ |
| Unlocked | — | ✓★ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | — | None Integrated Graphics |
Pros & Cons
MICRO CENTER 225FB860MEAGLEPL
- Strong single thread (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong multi thread (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong ai (68th percentile)
- Below average platform (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
- Below average affordability (27th percentile)
Intel Core i3 10100F 4-core LGA 1200
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong feature (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong affordability (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong single thread (73rd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
Pricing
MICRO CENTER 225FB860MEAGLEPL0.007score per dollar
vs
Intel Core i3 10100F 4-core LGA 12000.022score per dollar
Intel Core i3 10100F 4-core LGA 1200 offers 3.1x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Intel Core i3 10100F
Scores 59 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 15 of 25 specs.
