Core i3-10100

Name: Intel Core i3-10100
Brand: Intel
Rating: 3.8 (499 reviews)

4 cores · 8 threads · up to 4.3 GHz on FCLGA1200.

3.8 · 499 votes

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Cores

Threads

Boost

4.3 GHz

L3 cache

6 MB

TDP

65W

Socket

FCLGA1200

Performance breakdown

Gaming5

Productivity5

Single-core5

Multi-core17

Power efficiency4

Lab scores

Performance score5

Cores4

Threads8

Boost clock (GHz)4.3 GHz

Estimated gaming FPS

Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.

1080p11 fps

1440p9 fps

4K6 fps

Full specifications

Processor & cores

Architecture: Comet Lake-S
Process node: 14 nm
Socket: FCLGA1200
Release year: 2020
Total cores: 4
Threads: 8
Integrated graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 630

Clocks & cache

Base clock: 3.6 GHz
Boost clock: 4.3 GHz
L1 cache: 256 KB
L2 cache: 1 MB
L3 cache: 6 MB

Memory & platform

Memory support: DDR4
Max capacity: 128 GB
Channels: 2
Max bandwidth: 41.6 GB/s
Base power (TDP): 65W
Max temperature: 100°C
PCIe: PCIe 3.0
Launch price: $130

Technologies

Instruction sets: SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Extensions: AES-NI, AVX, AMD-V, VT-x, VT-d, TXT

Community Feedback

What Owners Say

Owners like it as a cheap, solid performer for basic tasks and light gaming. The common complaint is it feels dated, especially with only four cores struggling in newer, heavier games.

Pros

Sips power, stays whisper quiet
Four real cores, zero nonsense
Fits cheap motherboards just fine
Breezes through daily computing tasks

Cons

Only four real cores now
LGA1200 platform is dead
Intel stock cooler is loud

Verdict

Our verdict on the Core i3-10100

A quad-core desktop chip with eight threads that offers solid everyday performance but lacks PCIe 4.0 support.

Get it if you need a cheap, reliable quad-core for a basic office PC or light gaming on a tight budget. Skip it if you want modern performance for heavy multitasking or demanding games—look at newer chips instead.