Intel Core i3 10100F 4-core LGA 1200

Intel Core i3 10100F 4-core LGA 1200

Intel
62 Overall Score
vs
Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 4-core AM4

Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 4-core AM4

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40 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

Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 4-core AM4

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Scores

Budget
Intel
67
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39
Efficiency
Intel
64
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27
Productivity
Intel
63
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43
Gaming
Intel
62
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42
Ai Llm
Intel
50
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38
Server
Intel
49
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33

Specifications

Intel Core i3 10100FRyzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5
Processor
BrandIntelIntel
SeriesCore i3Ryzen 3
Model10100F1200
CodenameComet LakeZen
Classdesktopdesktop
Process1414
Cores & Clocks
Cores44
P-cores—4★
Threads8★4
Base Clock
3,600
3,100
Boost Clock
4,300
3,400
Cache
L2 Cache12★
L3 Cache68★
Performance
PassMark Multi
8,705
6,266
PassMark Single
2,579
1,925
Memory
Memory TypeDDR4DDR4
Max Speed
2,666
2,666
Channels2★—
Max Memory
128
No data
ECC—✓★
Platform & Power
SocketLGA 1200AM4
PCIe3.03.0
PCIe Lanes1616
TDP65★270
Max Turbo Power134★—
Unlocked✓✓
Graphics & AI
Integrated GraphicsNone 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)

Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 4-core AM4

  • Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
  • Below average efficiency (33rd percentile)

Pricing

Intel Core i3 10100F 4-core LGA 1200 is $40 cheaper (1.8x less).

Intel Core i3 10100F 4-core LGA 12001.242score per dollar
vs
Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 4-core AM40.443score per dollar

Intel Core i3 10100F 4-core LGA 1200 offers 2.8x better value for money

Intel Core i3 10100F 4-core LGA 1200

Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 4-core AM4

Verdict

★ Winner: Intel Core i3 10100F

Scores 62 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 27 specs.

Intel Core i3 10100F Better at:

Ai LlmBudgetGamingServerEfficiencyProductivity

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