Intel Core i3-10300 vs AMD Ryzen 3 3100

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Core i3-10300 or Intel Core i3-10300 – 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 i3-10300 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 i3-10300, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 3 3100 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Ryzen 3 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 3 3100, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i3-10300 Name AMD Ryzen 3 3100
Intel Core i3 Family AMD Ryzen 3
10 Generation 3
Intel Core i 10000 Group AMD Ryzen 3000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-10300 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-10300 is 3.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.4 GHz.
The AMD Ryzen 3 3100 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 3 3100 is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
4.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.9 GHz
No Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
3.7 GHz Frequency 3.6 GHz
8 Threads 8
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.9 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4 CPU Cores 4
4x Cores 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-10300 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-10300 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 Ryzen 3 3100 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 --
1.2 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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 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 128.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
41.6 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR4-3200
 
 

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 95 °C
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-10300 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 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen 3 3100 is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
Q2/2020 Release date Q2/2020
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 2.0 MB
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
Comet Lake S Architecture Matisse (Zen 2)
14 nm Technology 7 nm
LGA 1200 Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
157 $ Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
8.0 MB L3-Cache 16.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD Ryzen 3 3100
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
11648
11648
Intel Core i3-10300
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
8906
8906

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 3100
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
5372
5372
Intel Core i3-10300
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
5037
5037

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 3100
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
4865
4865
Intel Core i3-10300
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
4665
4665

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 3100
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
2351
2351
Intel Core i3-10300
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
2330
2330

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 3100
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1477
1477
Intel Core i3-10300
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
1470
1470

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-10300
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
1160
1160
AMD Ryzen 3 3100
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1134
1134

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-10300
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
1027
1027
AMD Ryzen 3 3100
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1019
1019

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-10300
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
457
457
AMD Ryzen 3 3100
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
437
437

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-10300
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
197
197
AMD Ryzen 3 3100
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
179
179