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Core i3-10100 vs Core i5-10400F

Core i3-10100 vs Core i5-10400F: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i3-10100

3.6 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i3-10100 Logo
Micro Intel Core I3-10100 3.60/4.3GHZ LGA1200 10ºGEN, IN-SCE-BX8070110100, Cranberry

Buy for 106.07 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 224 minutes ago

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Core i3-10100

3.6 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i3-10100 Logo
Micro Intel Core I3-10100 3.60/4.3GHZ LGA1200 10ºGEN, IN-SCE-BX8070110100, Cranberry

Buy for 106.07 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 224 minutes ago

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Key Differences

In short — Core i5-10400F outperforms the cheaper Core i3-10100 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-10100 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-10400F and the cheaper Core i3-10100 have been released at the same time.

Advantages of Core i3-10100

  • Up to 48% cheaper than Core i5-10400F - €106.07 vs €205.00
  • Up to 48% better value when playing God of War than Core i5-10400F - €0.61 vs €1.17 per FPS
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-10400F doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Core i5-10400F

  • Performs up to 1% better in God of War than Core i3-10100 - 175 vs 174 FPS
  • Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i3-10100 - 65 vs 95 Watts
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-10100 - 12 vs 8 threads
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God of War

God of War

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i3-10100 Logo
Core i3-10100

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


FPS

174

99%

Value, €/FPS

€0.61/FPS

100%

Price, €

€106.07

100%

Value Winner

Micro Intel Core I3-10100 3.60/4.3GHZ LGA1200 10ºGEN, IN-SCE-BX8070110100, Cranberry

Buy for 106.07 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 224 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-10400F Logo
Core i5-10400F

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


FPS

175

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.17/FPS

52%

Price, €

€205

51%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-10400F 2,9 GHz LGA1200 Box

Buy for 205 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 224 minutes ago

My Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i3-10100 Logo
Core i3-10100

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020

Intel Core i5-10400F Logo
Core i5-10400F

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i3-10100 Logo
Core i3-10100

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


Single-Core

1426

99%

Multi-Core

4215

73%

Intel Core i5-10400F Logo
Core i5-10400F

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


Single-Core

1438

100%

Multi-Core

5751

100%

Intel Core i3-10100 Logo

Core i3-10100

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Intel Core i5-10400F Logo

Core i5-10400F

Apr 30th, 2020Release DateApr 30th, 2020
Core i3CollectionCore i5
Comet LakeCodenameComet Lake
Intel Socket 1200SocketIntel Socket 1200
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
6
8Threads
12
3.6 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.9 GHz
4.3 GHzTurbo Clock Speed4.3 GHz
95 WTDP
65 W
14 nmProcess Size14 nm
36.0x
Multiplier29.0x
UHD Graphics 630
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockableNo

PCs Using Core i3-10100 or Core i5-10400F

With selected game settings

Core i3-10100 and Core i5-10400F Popular Comparisons

Compare 2 Processors in Games

Intel Core i3-10100 Logo
Core i3-10100

106.07

vs
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X Logo
Ryzen 5 7600X
Intel Core i3-10100 Logo
Core i3-10100

106.07

vs
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X Logo
Ryzen 7 5700X

167.92

Intel Core i3-10100 Logo
Core i3-10100

106.07

vs
AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Logo
Ryzen 5 5500

85.91

Intel Core i3-10100 Logo
Core i3-10100

106.07

vs
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo
Ryzen 5 5600X

319

Intel Core i5-10400F Logo
Core i5-10400F

205

vs
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X Logo
Ryzen 5 7600X
Intel Core i5-10400F Logo
Core i5-10400F

205

vs
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X Logo
Ryzen 7 5700X

167.92

Intel Core i5-10400F Logo
Core i5-10400F

205

vs
AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Logo
Ryzen 5 5500

85.91

Intel Core i3-10100 Logo
Core i3-10100

106.07

vs
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X Logo
Ryzen 7 7700X

342

Intel Core i3-10100 Logo
Core i3-10100

106.07

vs
AMD Ryzen 5 7600 Logo
Ryzen 5 7600

198.8

Intel Core i5-10400F Logo
Core i5-10400F

205

vs
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo
Ryzen 5 5600X

319

Intel Core i3-10100 Logo
Core i3-10100

106.07

vs
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Logo
Ryzen 7 5800X

339

Intel Core i5-10400F Logo
Core i5-10400F

205

vs
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X Logo
Ryzen 7 7700X

342

Intel Core i5-10400F Logo
Core i5-10400F

205

vs
AMD Ryzen 5 7600 Logo
Ryzen 5 7600

198.8

Intel Core i3-10100 Logo
Core i3-10100

106.07

vs
Intel Core i7-14700K Logo
Core i7-14700K

394.2

Intel Core i5-10400F Logo
Core i5-10400F

205

vs
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Logo
Ryzen 7 5800X

339

Intel Core i3-10100 Logo
Core i3-10100

106.07

vs
Intel Core i7-12700K Logo
Core i7-12700K

274.85

Intel Core i3-10100 Logo
Core i3-10100

106.07

vs
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X Logo
Ryzen 9 7900X

383.9

Intel Core i3-10100 Logo
Core i3-10100

106.07

vs
AMD Ryzen 5 5600 Logo
Ryzen 5 5600

122.9

Intel Core i5-10400F Logo
Core i5-10400F

205

vs
Intel Core i7-14700K Logo
Core i7-14700K

394.2

Intel Core i5-10400F Logo
Core i5-10400F

205

vs
Intel Core i7-12700K Logo
Core i7-12700K

274.85

Intel Core i5-10400F Logo
Core i5-10400F

205

vs
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X Logo
Ryzen 9 7900X

383.9

Intel Core i5-10400F Logo
Core i5-10400F

205

vs
AMD Ryzen 5 5600 Logo
Ryzen 5 5600

122.9

Intel Core i3-10100 Logo
Core i3-10100

106.07

vs
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo
Ryzen 9 5900X

489

Intel Core i3-10100 Logo
Core i3-10100

106.07

vs
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X Logo
Ryzen 9 7950X

773.75

Intel Core i3-10100 Logo
Core i3-10100

106.07

vs
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X Logo
Ryzen 9 5950X

1,012.71

Intel Core i3-10100 Logo
Core i3-10100

106.07

vs
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D Logo
Ryzen 7 5700X3D

253.49

Intel Core i3-10100 Logo
Core i3-10100

106.07

vs
Intel Core i9-12900K Logo
Core i9-12900K

493.5

Intel Core i5-10400F Logo
Core i5-10400F

205

vs
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo
Ryzen 9 5900X

489

Intel Core i3-10100 Logo
Core i3-10100

106.07

vs
AMD Ryzen 7 5700G Logo
Ryzen 7 5700G

171.73

Intel Core i3-10100 Logo
Core i3-10100

106.07

vs
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Logo
Ryzen 7 3700X
Intel Core i5-10400F Logo
Core i5-10400F

205

vs
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X Logo
Ryzen 9 7950X

773.75

Intel Core i5-10400F Logo
Core i5-10400F

205

vs
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X Logo
Ryzen 9 5950X

1,012.71

Intel Core i5-10400F Logo
Core i5-10400F

205

vs
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D Logo
Ryzen 7 5700X3D

253.49

Intel Core i5-10400F Logo
Core i5-10400F

205

vs
Intel Core i9-12900K Logo
Core i9-12900K

493.5

Intel Core i3-10100 Logo
Core i3-10100

106.07

vs
AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT Logo
Ryzen 5 5600GT
Intel Core i5-10400F Logo
Core i5-10400F

205

vs
AMD Ryzen 7 5700G Logo
Ryzen 7 5700G

171.73

Intel Core i3-10100 Logo
Core i3-10100

106.07

vs
AMD Ryzen 7 5700 Logo
Ryzen 7 5700

161.69

Intel Core i5-10400F Logo
Core i5-10400F

205

vs
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Logo
Ryzen 7 3700X
Intel Core i3-10100 Logo
Core i3-10100

106.07

vs
Intel Core i7-14700KF Logo
Core i7-14700KF

374.09

Intel Core i3-10100 Logo
Core i3-10100

106.07

vs
Intel Core i5-12600KF Logo
Core i5-12600KF

202.51

Intel Core i5-10400F Logo
Core i5-10400F

205

vs
AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT Logo
Ryzen 5 5600GT
Intel Core i3-10100 Logo
Core i3-10100

106.07

vs
Intel Core i7-13700K Logo
Core i7-13700K

392.14

Intel Core i3-10100 Logo
Core i3-10100

106.07

vs
Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

199.76

Intel Core i5-10400F Logo
Core i5-10400F

205

vs
AMD Ryzen 7 5700 Logo
Ryzen 7 5700

161.69

Intel Core i3-10100 Logo
Core i3-10100

106.07

vs
Intel Core i9-12900KF Logo
Core i9-12900KF

411.88

Intel Core i5-10400F Logo
Core i5-10400F

205

vs
Intel Core i7-14700KF Logo
Core i7-14700KF

374.09

Intel Core i3-10100 Logo
Core i3-10100

106.07

vs
Intel Core i9-14900KF Logo
Core i9-14900KF

472.75

Intel Core i5-10400F Logo
Core i5-10400F

205

vs
Intel Core i5-12600KF Logo
Core i5-12600KF

202.51

Intel Core i3-10100 Logo
Core i3-10100

106.07

vs
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D Logo
Ryzen 9 7950X3D

1,169

Intel Core i5-10400F Logo
Core i5-10400F

205

vs
Intel Core i7-13700K Logo
Core i7-13700K

392.14

Intel Core i5-10400F Logo
Core i5-10400F

205

vs
Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

199.76

Intel Core i5-10400F Logo
Core i5-10400F

205

vs
Intel Core i9-12900KF Logo
Core i9-12900KF

411.88

Intel Core i3-10100 Logo
Core i3-10100

106.07

vs
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G Logo
Ryzen 7 8700G

639

Intel Core i3-10100 Logo
Core i3-10100

106.07

vs
Intel Core i3-12100F Logo
Core i3-12100F
Intel Core i5-10400F Logo
Core i5-10400F

205

vs
Intel Core i9-14900KF Logo
Core i9-14900KF

472.75

Intel Core i3-10100 Logo
Core i3-10100

106.07

vs
Intel Core i7-14700F Logo
Core i7-14700F
Intel Core i5-10400F Logo
Core i5-10400F

205

vs
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D Logo
Ryzen 9 7950X3D

1,169

Intel Core i3-10100 Logo
Core i3-10100

106.07

vs
Intel Core i5-12400 Logo
Core i5-12400

339

Intel Core i3-10100 Logo
Core i3-10100

106.07

vs
AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Logo
Ryzen 5 3600

82.15

Intel Core i5-10400F Logo
Core i5-10400F

205

vs
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G Logo
Ryzen 7 8700G

639

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