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 |
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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 |
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1. Intel Core i3-10100 – The Entry-Level Quad-Core
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Cores/Threads:Â 4/8 (with Hyper-Threading)
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Clock Speeds:Â 3.6GHz base / 4.3GHz boost
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Cache:Â 6MB L3
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TDP:Â 65W
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Graphics:Â 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:
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General productivity tasks
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1080p gaming (when paired with a discrete GPU)
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Media consumption and light content creation
Best for:Â Budget builds where every dollar counts.
2. Intel Core i3-10300 – The Balanced Performer
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Cores/Threads:Â 4/8
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Clock Speeds:Â 3.7GHz base / 4.4GHz boost
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Cache:Â 8MB L3
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TDP:Â 65W
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Graphics:Â Intel UHD 630 (1.15GHz)
A modest step up from the 10100, the 10300 offers:
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100MHz higher base/boost clocks
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Full 8MB L3 cache
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Slightly better integrated graphics performance
This CPU hits the sweet spot for users who need:
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Snappier system responsiveness
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Better multitasking capability
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Improved gaming performance (5-8% faster than 10100)
3. Intel Core i3-10320 – The Performance Option
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Cores/Threads:Â 4/8
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Clock Speeds:Â 3.8GHz base / 4.6GHz boost
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Cache:Â 8MB L3
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TDP:Â 65W
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Graphics:Â Intel UHD 630 (1.15GHz)
Positioned as the premium i3 variant, the 10320 delivers:
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Highest clock speeds among locked i3 models
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Noticeable performance uplift over 10300 (7-10% in CPU-bound tasks)
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Excellent single-thread performance
Ideal for:
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Gamers wanting maximum i3 performance
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Content creators needing extra processing headroom
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Users who want to future-proof their system slightly
4. Intel Core i3-10350K – The Enthusiast Choice
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Cores/Threads:Â 4/8
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Clock Speeds:Â 4.0GHz base / 4.7GHz boost
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Cache:Â 8MB L3
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TDP:Â 91W
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Graphics:Â Intel UHD 630 (1.20GHz)
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Unlocked Multiplier:Â Yes
The special edition of the family, the 10350K stands out with:
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Highest stock clock speeds
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Unlocked multiplier for overclocking
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Beefier thermal design (91W TDP)
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Best integrated graphics performance (1.20GHz)
Key advantages:
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10-15% better gaming performance than 10100 when overclocked
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Headroom for manual tuning
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Best choice for small form factor builds needing integrated graphics
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