Intel Core i3-10100TE vs AMD FX-6300

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Core i3-10100TE or Intel Core i3-10100TE – 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 i3-10100TE features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-10100TE, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
The AMD FX-6300 features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 6 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2012 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD FX series.
To use the AMD FX-6300, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3+ socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i3-10100TE Name AMD FX-6300
Intel Core i3 Family AMD FX
10 Generation 2
Intel Core i 10000 Group AMD FX-6300
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-10100TE has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-10100TE is 2.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
The AMD FX-6300 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 6 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD FX-6300 is 3.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.1 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.1 GHz
No Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
2.3 GHz Frequency 3.5 GHz
8 Threads 6
None None 4.1 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading No
4 CPU Cores 6
4x Cores 6x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-10100TE has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-10100TE uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD FX-6300 does not have integrated graphics.
0.35 GHz GPU frequency --
Q4/2017 Release date --
12 Direct X --
Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU name
14 nm Technology --
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders --
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
24 Execution units --
9.5 Generation --
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

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.
Decode / Encode AVC --
Decode VC-1 --
Decode / Encode VP9 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode / Encode VP8 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode / Encode JPEG --
No 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.
2 Memory channels 2
128.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
41.6 GB/s Bandwidth --
DDR4-2666 Memory type
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 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.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 95 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max 71 °C
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-10100TE 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 AMD FX-6300 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Q2/2020 Release date Q4/2012
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
Monolithic Chip design --
Comet Lake S Architecture Vishera (Bulldozer)
14 nm Technology 32 nm
LGA 1200 Socket AM3+
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
138 $ Release price 95 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
6.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i3-10100TE
4C 8T @ 2.3 GHz
6244
6244
AMD FX-6300
6C 6T @ 3.5 GHz
4182
4182

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-10100TE
4C 8T @ 2.3 GHz
3714
3714
AMD FX-6300
6C 6T @ 3.5 GHz
1586
1586

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-10100TE
4C 8T @ 2.3 GHz
3287
3287
AMD FX-6300
6C 6T @ 3.5 GHz
1916
1916

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)

AMD FX-6300
6C 6T @ 3.5 GHz
1407.7
1407.7

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-10100TE
4C 8T @ 2.3 GHz
1284
1284
AMD FX-6300
6C 6T @ 3.5 GHz
534
534

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-10100TE
4C 8T @ 2.3 GHz
929
929
AMD FX-6300
6C 6T @ 3.5 GHz
529
529