Today's hottest deals
IntelBX8070110100
IntelBX80684I79700KF

4 Cores, 8 Threads @3.6GHz, Comet Lake.
Release date: Q2 2020.

8 Cores, 8 Threads @3.60 GHz, 95 W.
Release date ≈ Q1 2019.

CSGO
Dust 2 1080p Max
228 EFps 287 EFps Better CSGO EFps.
+26%
GTAV
Franklin & Lamar 1080p Max
102 EFps 109 EFps Slightly Better GTAV EFps.
+7%
Overwatch
Temple of Anubis 1080p Max
139 EFps +1% 137 EFps
PUBG
M249 Training 1080p Max
118 EFps 136 EFps Better PUBG EFps.
+15%
Fortnite
UserBenchmark Island 1080p Max
131 EFps 145 EFps Better Fortnite EFps.
+11%
Real World Speed
Performance profile from 57,299 user samples
24,563 User Benchmarks
Best Bench: 86% Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 4.1 GHz (avg)
Worst Bench: 65% Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 4.05 GHz (avg)
Poor: 65% Great: 86%
SPEED RANK: 255th / 1463
Gaming
Gaming 80%
Battleship
Desktop
Desktop 84%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 66%
Battle cruiser
32,736 User Benchmarks
Best Bench: 105% Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 5.1 GHz (avg)
Worst Bench: 84% Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 0.75 GHz (avg)
Poor: 84% Great: 105%
SPEED RANK: 104th / 1463
Gaming
Gaming 97%
Nuclear submarine
Desktop
Desktop 97%
Nuclear submarine
Workstation
Workstation 89%
Aircraft carrier
Effective Speed
Effective CPU Speed
79.9 % 97.1 % Faster effective speed.
+22%
Memory
Avg. Memory Latency
85.3 Pts 90.9 Pts Slightly lower memory latency.
+7%
1-Core
Avg. Single Core Speed
120 Pts 140 Pts Faster single-core speed.
+17%
2-Core
Avg. Dual Core Speed
229 Pts 280 Pts Faster dual-core speed.
+22%
4-Core
Avg. Quad Core Speed
402 Pts 555 Pts Much faster quad-core speed.
+38%
8-Core
Avg. Octa Core Speed
596 Pts 968 Pts Much faster octa-core speed.
+62%
Memory
OC Memory Latency
94.7 Pts 96.7 Pts +2%
1-Core
OC Single Core Speed
126 Pts 153 Pts Faster OC single-core speed.
+21%
2-Core
OC Dual Core Speed
250 Pts 306 Pts Faster OC dual-core speed.
+22%
4-Core
OC Quad Core Speed
444 Pts 611 Pts Much faster OC quad-core speed.
+38%
8-Core
OC Octa Core Speed
659 Pts 1116 Pts Much faster OC octa-core speed.
+69%
Market Share
Based on 68,632,521 CPUs tested
Market Share
Market Share (trailing 30 days)
0.18 % 0.19 % Slightly higher market share.
+6%
Value
Value For Money
110 % +4% 106 %
User Rating
UBM User Rating
89 % Much more popular.
+59%
56 %
Price
Price (score)
$88 Much cheaper.
+57%
$205
Age
Newest
52 Months More recent.
+22%
67+ Months
64-Core
OC Multi Core Speed
664 Pts 1149 Pts Much faster OC 64-core speed.
+73%
64-Core
Avg. Multi Core Speed
611 Pts 1006 Pts Much faster 64-core speed.
+65%
Launch Date
Launch Date
Q2'20 Q1'19
Cache
Cache
6 MB Intel® Smart Cache 12 MB SmartCache
Max Turbo Frequency
Max Turbo Frequency
4.30 GHz 4.90 GHz
Bus Speed
Bus Speed
8 GT/s 8 GT/s DMI3
Thermal Solution Specification
Thermal Solution Specification
PCG 2015C PCG 2015D (130W)
Turbo Boost Tech
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology ‡
2 2.0
Hyper-Threading Tech
Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology ‡
Yes No
PCI Express Revision
PCI Express Revision
3 3.0

More specs » More specs »

The i3-10100 is Intel’s entry level 10th generation Comet Lake processor and represents the best value for money within the line-up. This quad-core hyper-threaded 65 Watt processor ships with a cooler and is capable of 4.3 GHz single and 4.1 GHz all core boosts. Although the i3-10100 requires a new LGA1200 motherboard, Intel have guaranteed that LGA1200 will be compatible with the next generation of Rocket Lake CPUs, expected later this year. Running at stock (2666 MHz) RAM frequency handicaps performance by as much as 15% so gamers should pair the 10100 with a Z490 motherboard. This will both open an upgrade path to higher tier "K" tier CPUs and unlock higher XMP RAM speeds (here is one of the builds from our EFps test lab). When paired with an RTX 2060S, the 10100 lags just 13% behind the i9-10900K flagship. The 10100 allows budget gamers to allocate more money towards a better GPU which often results in a stronger overall gaming system. At a retail price of $122 USD, the 10100 competes against AMD’s quad-core Ryzen 3 3300X. Game EFps and effective speed benchmarks show that the 10100’s lower memory latency gives it the edge. In addition, unlike the 3300X, the 10100 also packs integrated graphics with Quick Sync hardware encoding, which alleviates the need for desktop users to purchase a separate GPU. In order to achieve better value for money, it is necessary to consider the older generation 9100F, which, when paired with a 2060S, is 39% cheaper ($75 USD) for comparable gaming performance. [Jun '20 CPUPro]

MORE DETAILS

The iGPU-less variant of i7-9700K. This CPU is priced $30 less than i7-9700K which makes this an option for high refresh rate gamers as this CPU still offers same performance as i7-9700K yet priced lower which leads to better value, higher overclocking potential and probably little bit lower power consumption and thermal generation due to lack of iGPU. [Dec '19 ColdSpy]

MORE DETAILS

Processor Rankings (Price vs Performance) September 2024 CPU Rankings

We calculate effective speed which measures real world performance for typical users. Effective speed is adjusted by current prices to yield a value for money rating. Our calculated values are checked against thousands of individual user ratings. The customizable table below combines these factors to bring you the definitive list of top CPUs. [CPUPro]

Group Test Results

  • Best user rated - User sentiment trumps benchmarks for this comparison.
  • Best value for money - Value for money is based on real world performance.
  • Fastest real world speed - Real World Speed measures performance for typical consumers.
How Fast Is Your CPU? (Bench your build) Size up your PC in less than a minute

Welcome to our PC speed test tool. UserBenchmark will test your PC and compare the results to other users with the same components. You can quickly size up your PC, identify hardware problems and explore the best value for money upgrades.

UserBenchmark of the month

How it works

  • - Download and run UserBenchmark
  • - CPU tests include: integer, floating and string
  • - GPU tests include: six 3D game simulations
  • - Drive tests include: read, write, sustained write and mixed IO
  • - RAM tests include: single/multi core bandwidth and latency
  • - SkillBench (space shooter) tests user input accuracy
  • - Reports are generated and presented on userbenchmark.com
  • - Identify the strongest components in your PC
  • - See speed test results from other users
  • - Compare your components to the current market leaders
  • - Explore your best upgrade options with a virtual PC build
  • - Compare your in-game FPS to other users with your hardware

 Frequently Asked Questions

 Best User Rated

Why does UserBenchmark have a bad reputation on reddit?
Marketers operate thousands of reddit accounts. Our benchmarks expose their spiel so they attack our reputation.
Why don’t PC brands endorse UserBenchmark?
Brands make boatloads on flagships like the 4090 and 14900KS. We help users get similar real-world performance for less money.
Why don’t youtubers promote UserBenchmark?
We don't pay youtubers, so they don't praise us. Moreover, our data obstructs youtubers who promote overpriced or inferior products.
Why does UserBenchmark have negative trustpilot reviews?
The 200+ trustpilot reviews are mostly written by virgin marketing accounts. Real users don't give a monkey's about big brands.
Why is UserBenchmark popular with users?
Instead of pursuing brands for sponsorship, we've spent 13 years publishing real-world data for users.
The Best
CPUGPUSSD
Intel Core i5-12600K $170Nvidia RTX 4060 $285WD Black SN850X M.2 2TB $135
Intel Core i5-12400F $112Nvidia RTX 4060-Ti $375WD Black SN850X M.2 1TB $70
Intel Core i5-13600K $245Nvidia RTX 4070 $500Crucial T700 M.2 4TB $350
Today's hottest deals
If you buy something via a price link, UserBenchmark may earn a commission
About  •  User Guide  •  FAQs  •  Email  •  Privacy  •  Developer  •  YouTube Feedback