Intel Core i3 10320 4-core LGA1200
Intel
59 Overall Score
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Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 4-core AM4
be quiet!
40 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Intel Core i3 10320 4-core LGA1200
78 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews
The Intel Core i3-10320 is generally well-regarded for budget builds, office work, and light server tasks. Users praise its speed and value, though some note that the turbo boost falls short of the advertised 4.6 GHz, reaching only 4.4-4.5 GHz. A few reviewers mention high temperatures with the stock cooler and one received a used unit instead of new.
Pros
- Great speed for the price
- Good for budget gaming and office
- Low power consumption (65W TDP)
- Easy installation with stock cooler
- Significant upgrade from older i3 models
Cons
- Turbo boost lower than advertised (4.4-4.5 GHz vs 4.6 GHz)
- High temperatures with stock cooler
- Some units shipped used instead of new
Performance 6
Value for money 4
Turbo boost accuracy 3
Cooling 2
Product condition 1
Power consumption 2
Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 4-core AM4
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Intel Core i3 10320 | Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | Intel |
| Series | Core i3 | Ryzen 3 |
| Model | 10320 | 1200 |
| Codename | Comet Lake | Zen |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 14 | 14 |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| P-cores | — | 4★ |
| Threads | 8★ | 4 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 1 | 2★ |
| L3 Cache | 8 | 8 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2★ | — |
| Max Memory | No data | |
| ECC | — | ✓★ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA 1200 | AM4 |
| PCIe | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
| TDP | 65★ | 270 |
| Unlocked | — | ✓★ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | — |
Pros & Cons
Intel Core i3 10320 4-core LGA1200
- Strong single thread (79th percentile)
- Strong social proof (73rd percentile)
- Strong efficiency (70th 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
Verdict
Winner: Intel Core i3 10320
Scores 59 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 8 of 26 specs.
