Core i3-10100F
4 cores · 8 threads · up to 4.3 GHz on FCLGA1200.
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Performance breakdown
Lab scores
Estimated gaming FPS
Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.
Full specifications
- Architecture
- Comet Lake
- Process node
- 14 nm
- Socket
- FCLGA1200
- Release year
- 2020
- Total cores
- 4
- Threads
- 8
- Integrated graphics
- None
- Base clock
- 3.6 GHz
- Boost clock
- 4.3 GHz
- L1 cache
- 256 KB
- L2 cache
- 1 MB
- L3 cache
- 6 MB
- 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
- $122
- Instruction sets
- SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
- Extensions
- AES-NI, AVX, VT-x, VT-d
What Owners Say
Owners like the solid everyday performance for the money, especially in budget builds. The usual gripe is the lack of integrated graphics, which means you're stuck if your dedicated GPU fails.
- Plays modern games without breaking a sweat
- Handles everyday multitasking with zero lag
- Runs cool on the stock cooler included
- Great value for a budget gaming build
- No integrated graphics at all
- Needs a dedicated GPU
- Only six threads for multitasking
Our verdict on the Core i3-10100F
The Intel Core i3-10100F is an entry-level quad-core desktop CPU whose main appeal is strong single-threaded performance for the price, but it lacks integrated graphics.
Get it if you need a cheap, reliable chip for basic office work or a low-cost gaming rig on a tight budget. Skip it if you want modern performance or plan to do heavy multitasking—look for a newer, higher-core model instead.
Buy it if…
- You need a cheap upgrade for an older LGA1200 motherboard.
- You build a basic office PC for browsing and spreadsheets.
- You want a budget gaming rig with a dedicated graphics card.
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