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Core i3-10100T
4 cores · 8 threads · up to 3.8 GHz on FCLGA1200.
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Cores
4
Threads
8
Boost
3.8 GHz
L3 cache
6 MB
TDP
35W
Socket
FCLGA1200
Performance breakdown
Gaming4
Productivity4
Single-core4
Multi-core17
Power efficiency3
Lab scores
Performance score4
Cores4
Threads8
Boost clock (GHz)3.8 GHz
Estimated gaming FPS
Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.
1080p9 fps
1440p7 fps
4K5 fps
Full specifications
Processor & cores
Clocks & cache
- Base clock
- 3.0 GHz
- Boost clock
- 3.8 GHz
- L3 cache
- 6 MB
Memory & platform
- Memory support
- DDR4-2666
- Max capacity
- 128 GB
- Channels
- 2
- Max bandwidth
- 41.6 GB/s
- Base power (TDP)
- 35W
- Max temperature
- 100°C
- PCIe
- PCIe 3.0
Technologies
- Instruction sets
- SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
- Extensions
- AES-NI, VT-x, VT-d
Community Feedback
What Owners Say
Owners like its low power use and quiet operation for basic builds. A common gripe is that it feels a bit weak for anything beyond simple office work or streaming.
Pros
- Sips power for small builds
- Quiet in compact office PCs
- Handles everyday tasks easily
- Stays cool without big fans
Cons
- Four cores may feel limited
- Integrated graphics are very weak
- No overclocking support at all
Verdict
Our verdict on the Core i3-10100T
A low-power, quad-core desktop chip that sips electricity but barely outpaces a decent laptop CPU from the same era.
Get it if you need a low-power chip for a basic office PC or home server that stays cool without active cooling. Skip it if you want to game or edit video, since its slow integrated graphics and low core count will frustrate you.
Buy it if…
- You want a low-power home server that sips electricity.
- You need a basic office PC that stays quiet under load.
- You are building a compact HTPC that won't overheat in a small case.
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