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Intel Core i3-10100 10300 10320 10350K Comet Lake Quad-Core 3.6 GHz LGA 1200 65W SRH3N Desktop Processor

$85.86$95.46

  1. Clock Speeds

    • Base Clock: 10100 (3.6GHz) < 10300 (3.7GHz) < 10320 (3.8GHz) < 10350K (4.0GHz)

    • Boost Clock: 10100 (4.3GHz) < 10300 (4.4GHz) < 10320 (4.6GHz) < 10350K (4.7GHz)

  2. Cache & TDP

    • 10100 has 6MB L3 cache, while others have 8MB

    • 10350K has higher TDP (91W) due to unlocked overclocking

  3. Overclocking

    • Only the 10350K is unlocked for overclocking

  4. GPU Performance

    • 10350K has slightly higher GPU clock (1.20 GHz vs 1.10-1.15 GHz)

Best For:

  • Budget Gaming (with GPU): 10350K > 10320 > 10300 > 10100

  • Office/Productivity: All perform well, but 10320/10350K are faster

  • Overclocking: Only 10350K supports it

Verdict:

  • Best Value: i3-10100 (cheapest, good enough for most tasks)

  • Best Performance: i3-10350K (unlocked, highest clocks)

  • Middle Ground: i3-10320 (balance of price & speed)

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Intel Core i3-10100 10300 10320 10350K Comet Lake Quad-Core 3.6 GHz LGA 1200 65W SRH3N Desktop Processor

Here’s a detailed comparison table for the Intel Core i3-10100, i3-10300, i3-10320, and i3-10350K:

Feature Core i3-10100 Core i3-10300 Core i3-10320 Core i3-10350K
Architecture Comet Lake (14nm) Comet Lake (14nm) Comet Lake (14nm) Comet Lake (14nm)
Cores/Threads 4/8 4/8 4/8 4/8
Base Clock 3.6 GHz 3.7 GHz 3.8 GHz 4.0 GHz
Boost Clock 4.3 GHz 4.4 GHz 4.6 GHz 4.7 GHz
Cache 6MB L3 8MB L3 8MB L3 8MB L3
TDP 65W 65W 65W 91W
Integrated GPU UHD 630 UHD 630 UHD 630 UHD 630
GPU Clock 1.10 GHz 1.15 GHz 1.15 GHz 1.20 GHz
Memory Support DDR4-2666 DDR4-2666 DDR4-2666 DDR4-2666
PCIe Version PCIe 3.0 PCIe 3.0 PCIe 3.0 PCIe 3.0
Socket LGA 1200 LGA 1200 LGA 1200 LGA 1200
Overclocking No No No Yes (Unlocked)
Launch Year Q2 2020 Q2 2020 Q2 2020 Q3 2020
  1. 1. Intel Core i3-10100 – The Entry-Level Quad-Core

    • Cores/Threads: 4/8 (with Hyper-Threading)

    • Clock Speeds: 3.6GHz base / 4.3GHz boost

    • Cache: 6MB L3

    • TDP: 65W

    • Graphics: Intel UHD 630 (1.10GHz)

    The most affordable option in Intel’s 10th gen i3 lineup, the 10100 delivers solid quad-core performance for everyday computing. While it has slightly less cache than its siblings (6MB vs 8MB), it remains capable for:

    • General productivity tasks

    • 1080p gaming (when paired with a discrete GPU)

    • Media consumption and light content creation

    Best for: Budget builds where every dollar counts.

    2. Intel Core i3-10300 – The Balanced Performer

    • Cores/Threads: 4/8

    • Clock Speeds: 3.7GHz base / 4.4GHz boost

    • Cache: 8MB L3

    • TDP: 65W

    • Graphics: Intel UHD 630 (1.15GHz)

    A modest step up from the 10100, the 10300 offers:

    • 100MHz higher base/boost clocks

    • Full 8MB L3 cache

    • Slightly better integrated graphics performance

    This CPU hits the sweet spot for users who need:

    • Snappier system responsiveness

    • Better multitasking capability

    • Improved gaming performance (5-8% faster than 10100)

    3. Intel Core i3-10320 – The Performance Option

    • Cores/Threads: 4/8

    • Clock Speeds: 3.8GHz base / 4.6GHz boost

    • Cache: 8MB L3

    • TDP: 65W

    • Graphics: Intel UHD 630 (1.15GHz)

    Positioned as the premium i3 variant, the 10320 delivers:

    • Highest clock speeds among locked i3 models

    • Noticeable performance uplift over 10300 (7-10% in CPU-bound tasks)

    • Excellent single-thread performance

    Ideal for:

    • Gamers wanting maximum i3 performance

    • Content creators needing extra processing headroom

    • Users who want to future-proof their system slightly

    4. Intel Core i3-10350K – The Enthusiast Choice

    • Cores/Threads: 4/8

    • Clock Speeds: 4.0GHz base / 4.7GHz boost

    • Cache: 8MB L3

    • TDP: 91W

    • Graphics: Intel UHD 630 (1.20GHz)

    • Unlocked Multiplier: Yes

    The special edition of the family, the 10350K stands out with:

    • Highest stock clock speeds

    • Unlocked multiplier for overclocking

    • Beefier thermal design (91W TDP)

    • Best integrated graphics performance (1.20GHz)

    Key advantages:

    • 10-15% better gaming performance than 10100 when overclocked

    • Headroom for manual tuning

    • Best choice for small form factor builds needing integrated graphics

Intel Core i3-10100

Core i3-10100, Core i3-10300, Core i3-10320, Core i3-10350K

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