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Core i3-10325

4 cores · 8 threads · up to 4.7 GHz on FCLGA1200.

4.6 · 10 votes

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Cores
4
Threads
8
Boost
4.7 GHz
L3 cache
8 MB
TDP
65W
Socket
FCLGA1200

Performance breakdown

Gaming6
Productivity6
Single-core6
Multi-core17
Power efficiency5

Lab scores

Performance score6
Cores4
Threads8
Boost clock (GHz)4.7 GHz

Estimated gaming FPS

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

1080p13 fps
1440p11 fps
4K7 fps

Full specifications

Processor & cores
Architecture
Comet Lake-R
Process node
14 nm
Socket
FCLGA1200
Release year
2021
Total cores
4
Threads
8
Integrated graphics
Intel UHD Graphics 630
Clocks & cache
Base clock
3.9 GHz
Boost clock
4.7 GHz
L1 cache
256 KB
L2 cache
1 MB
L3 cache
8 MB
Memory & platform
Memory support
DDR4-2666
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
$154
Technologies
Instruction sets
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Extensions
AES-NI, AVX, VT-x, VT-d, TXT
Community Feedback

What Owners Say

Fans love the solid everyday performance for office work and light gaming. The common complaint is it runs hot with the stock cooler under load.

Pros
  • Crushes everyday office and web tasks
  • Handles light gaming without a dedicated card
  • Runs cool in small, budget PC cases
  • Works with cheap LGA1200 motherboards
Cons
  • Only four performance cores
  • Needs a new motherboard
  • Integrated graphics are weak
Verdict

Our verdict on the Core i3-10325

A slightly warmed-over 2021 quad-core with decent single-thread speed but no upgrade path beyond its aging platform.

Get it if you need a cheap, reliable office or home PC chip that runs cool and quiet on an older LGA1200 board. Skip it if you plan to game seriously or multitask heavily—look for more cores and threads instead.

Buy it if…

  • You are building a budget office PC for spreadsheets and web browsing.
  • You need a cheap upgrade for an older LGA1200 motherboard.
  • You want a low-power CPU for a basic home server or media box.
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