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Intel Core i3-10100 | AMD Ryzen 5 3600 | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i3-10100 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The Intel Core i3-10100 has 4 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.30 GHz. Up to 128 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i3-10100 was released in Q2/2020. The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 has 6 cores with 12 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.20 GHz. The CPU supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 was released in Q3/2019. |
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Intel Core i3 | Family | AMD Ryzen 5 |
Intel Core i 10000 | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 3000 |
10 | Generation | 3 |
Comet Lake S | Architecture | Matisse (Zen 2) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
Intel Core i3-9100 | Predecessor | AMD Ryzen 5 2600 |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i3-10100 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-10100 is 3.60 GHz (4.30 GHz) while the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 has 6 CPU cores and 12 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 is at --. |
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4 | Cores | 6 |
8 | Threads | 12 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.60 GHz | Frequency | 3.60 GHz |
4.30 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.20 GHz |
4.10 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 4.00 GHz |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningProcessors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor. |
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-- | AI hardware | -- |
-- | AI specifications | -- |
Internal GraphicsThe Intel Core i3-10100 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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Intel UHD Graphics 630 | GPU | no iGPU |
0.35 GHz | GPU frequency | |
1.10 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | |
9.5 | GPU Generation | |
14 nm | Technology | |
3 | Max. displays | |
24 | Execution units | |
192 | Shader | |
64 GB | Max. GPU Memory | |
12 | DirectX Version | |
Hardware codec supportA 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. |
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Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i3-10100 can use up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 41.6 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 51.2 GB/s. |
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DDR4-2666 | Memory | DDR4-3200 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 128 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
41.6 GB/s | Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
L2 Cache | ||
6.00 MB | L3 Cache | 32.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
16 | PCIe lanes | 20 |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core i3-10100 is 65 W, while the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 has a TDP of 65 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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65 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 65 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i3-10100 is manufactured in 14 nm and has 6.00 MB cache. The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 is manufactured in 7 nm and has a 6.00 MB cache. |
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14 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 |
LGA 1200 | Socket | AM4 (PGA 1331) |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q2/2020 | Release date | Q3/2019 |
134 $ | Release price | 185 $ |
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Intel Core i3-10100
4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-10100
4C 8T @ 4.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-10100
4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-10100
4C 8T @ 4.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-10100
4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-10100
4C 8T @ 4.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-10100
4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-10100
4C 8T @ 4.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-10100
Intel UHD Graphics 630 @ 1.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-10100
4C 8T @ 4.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-10100
4C 8T @ 4.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-10100
4C 8T @ 4.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-10100
4C 8T @ 4.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-10100
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-10100
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-10100
4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-10100
4C 8T @ 4.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i3-10100 | AMD Ryzen 5 3600 |
Unknown | One Gaming PC Ryzen 5 3600 Lenono IdeaCentre T540-15AMA G HP Pavilion Gaming TG01-0201ng schwarz (9HP03EA#ABD) |