Intel Core i3-10100F vs Intel Core i3-9100F

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Intel Core i3-10100F or Intel Core i3-10100F – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i3-10100F features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2020 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-10100F, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
The Intel Core i3-9100F features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 9 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-9100F, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i3-10100F Name Intel Core i3-9100F
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Core i3
10 Generation 9
Intel Core i 10000 Group Intel Core i 9000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-10100F has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-10100F is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
The Intel Core i3-9100F has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-9100F is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
4.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.2 GHz
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
3.6 GHz Frequency 3.6 GHz
8 Threads 4
4.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.8 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading No
4 CPU Cores 4
4x Cores 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-10100F does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i3-9100F does not have integrated graphics.
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
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-- JPEG --
-- AV1 --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 41.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
128.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
41.6 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2400
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-10100F is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i3-9100F is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Q4/2020 Release date Q2/2019
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Comet Lake S Architecture Coffee Lake S Refresh
14 nm Technology 14 nm
LGA 1200 Socket LGA 1151
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
79 $ Release price 97 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
6.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-10100F
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
5612
5612
Intel Core i3-9100F
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
3921
3921

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-10100F
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
4769
4769
Intel Core i3-9100F
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
3824
3824

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-10100F
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
4365
4365
Intel Core i3-9100F
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
3249
3249

V-Ray CPU-Render Benchmark

Intel Core i3-10100F
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
3602
3602
Intel Core i3-9100F
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
2806
2806

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-10100F
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
2417
2417
Intel Core i3-9100F
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
1762
1762

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-10100F
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
2284
2284
Intel Core i3-9100F
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
1630
1630

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-10100F
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1446
1446
Intel Core i3-9100F
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
1394
1394

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-10100F
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1141
1141
Intel Core i3-9100F
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
1072
1072

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-10100F
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1135
1135
Intel Core i3-9100F
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
1069
1069

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-10100F
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1001
1001
Intel Core i3-9100F
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
660
660