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Intel Core i3-10100

4C/8T · 65 W · Launched Apr 2020
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CPU overall vs rivals

Ryzen 5 7600 (ref)Core i3-10105FCore i7-6700KCore i3-10100 ◂U300Core i5-9400Core i5-10500TRyzen 5 16000102030405027.327.427.427.227.127.050.027.3Intel Core i3-10100 This chip Desktop CPU Index 27.3Intel Core i3-10105F Just above in its segment Desktop CPU Index 27.4 1.00× Core i3-10100Intel Core i7-6700K Just above in its segment Desktop CPU Index 27.4 1.00× Core i3-10100Intel Core i5-9400 Just below in its segment Desktop CPU Index 27.2 1.00× Core i3-10100Intel Core i5-10500T Just below in its segment Desktop CPU Index 27.1 0.99× Core i3-10100AMD Ryzen 5 1600 Nearest competitor Desktop CPU Index 27.0 0.99× Core i3-10100AMD Ryzen 5 7600 Reference chip Desktop CPU Index 50.0 1.83× Core i3-10100Intel U300 Nearest laptop chip Laptop CPU Index 27.3 1.00× Core i3-10100
Ryzen 5 7600 (ref)Core i3-10105FCore i7-6700KCore i3-10100 ◂U300Core i5-9400Core i5-10500TRyzen 5 16000102030405027.327.427.427.227.127.050.027.3Intel Core i3-10100 This chip Desktop CPU Index 27.3Intel Core i3-10105F Just above in its segment Desktop CPU Index 27.4 1.00× Core i3-10100Intel Core i7-6700K Just above in its segment Desktop CPU Index 27.4 1.00× Core i3-10100Intel Core i5-9400 Just below in its segment Desktop CPU Index 27.2 1.00× Core i3-10100Intel Core i5-10500T Just below in its segment Desktop CPU Index 27.1 0.99× Core i3-10100AMD Ryzen 5 1600 Nearest competitor Desktop CPU Index 27.0 0.99× Core i3-10100AMD Ryzen 5 7600 Reference chip Desktop CPU Index 50.0 1.83× Core i3-10100Intel U300 Nearest laptop chip Laptop CPU Index 27.3 1.00× Core i3-10100
CPU overall
27.3
0.55× refest.
CPU multi-thread
18.4
0.37× ref
CPU single-thread
32.0
0.64× ref
Street price
$188
CPU overall per $100
14.6
TDP
65.0 W
CPU overall per watt
0.42

CPU multi-thread, by benchmark

Blender (CPU) 4Blender (CPU) 5Geekbench Multi-Core 6Geekbench Multi-Core 77-Zip multi-thread (NotebookCheck)Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck) R15Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck) R20x265 (NotebookCheck)PassMark CPU Mark0102030405017.418.317.319.018.717.818.721.416.4Blender (CPU), version 4 Index 17.4 (p10 17.0 – p90 20.2) Median 67.6 samples/min (p10 66.1 – p90 78.5) 5 runs, 12 Oct 2025 – 19 Jan 2026 Blender Open DataBlender (CPU), version 5 Index 18.3 (p10 14.8 – p90 20.9) Median 77.2 samples/min (p10 62.3 – p90 87.9) 7 runs, 15 Apr 2026 – 1 Nov 2026 Blender Open DataGeekbench Multi-Core, version 6 Index 17.3 (p10 12.2 – p90 21.6) Median 3,996 points (p10 2,827 – p90 4,988) 186 runs, 13 Apr 2026 – 3 Nov 2026 Geekbench BrowserGeekbench Multi-Core, version 7 Index 19.0 (p10 15.5 – p90 22.0) Median 4,637 points (p10 3,768 – p90 5,370) 111 runs, 23 Jul 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 Geekbench Browser7-Zip multi-thread (NotebookCheck), version 18.03 Index 18.7 Median 24.4k MIPS Source average of 2 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck), version R15 Index 17.8 Median 895 points Source average of 1 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck), version R20 Index 18.7 Median 2,181 points Source average of 1 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)x265 (NotebookCheck), version 1 Index 21.4 Median 7.74 fps Source average of 2 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)PassMark CPU Mark Index 16.4 Median 8,472 points Source average of 2602 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 PassMark
Blender (CPU) 4Blender (CPU) 5GB MT 6GB MT 77-Zip multi-thread…Cinebench multi-th…Cinebench multi-th…x265 (NotebookChec…PassMark CPU Mark0102030405017.418.317.319.018.717.818.721.416.4Blender (CPU), version 4 Index 17.4 (p10 17.0 – p90 20.2) Median 67.6 samples/min (p10 66.1 – p90 78.5) 5 runs, 12 Oct 2025 – 19 Jan 2026 Blender Open DataBlender (CPU), version 5 Index 18.3 (p10 14.8 – p90 20.9) Median 77.2 samples/min (p10 62.3 – p90 87.9) 7 runs, 15 Apr 2026 – 1 Nov 2026 Blender Open DataGeekbench Multi-Core, version 6 Index 17.3 (p10 12.2 – p90 21.6) Median 3,996 points (p10 2,827 – p90 4,988) 186 runs, 13 Apr 2026 – 3 Nov 2026 Geekbench BrowserGeekbench Multi-Core, version 7 Index 19.0 (p10 15.5 – p90 22.0) Median 4,637 points (p10 3,768 – p90 5,370) 111 runs, 23 Jul 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 Geekbench Browser7-Zip multi-thread (NotebookCheck), version 18.03 Index 18.7 Median 24.4k MIPS Source average of 2 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck), version R15 Index 17.8 Median 895 points Source average of 1 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck), version R20 Index 18.7 Median 2,181 points Source average of 1 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)x265 (NotebookCheck), version 1 Index 21.4 Median 7.74 fps Source average of 2 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)PassMark CPU Mark Index 16.4 Median 8,472 points Source average of 2602 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 PassMark
Results table
BenchmarkVersionMedianp10–p90UnitSamplesIndexDates
Blender (CPU)467.666.1–78.5samples/min5 runs17.412 Oct 2025 – 19 Jan 2026
Blender (CPU)577.262.3–87.9samples/min7 runs18.315 Apr 2026 – 1 Nov 2026
Geekbench Multi-Core63,9962,827–4,988points186 runs17.313 Apr 2026 – 3 Nov 2026
Geekbench Multi-Core74,6373,768–5,370points111 runs19.023 Jul 2026 – 5 Nov 2026
7-Zip multi-thread (NotebookCheck)18.0324.4k–MIPS2 avg.18.76 Nov 2026
Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck)R15895–points1 avg.17.86 Nov 2026
Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck)R202,181–points1 avg.18.76 Nov 2026
x265 (NotebookCheck)17.74–fps2 avg.21.46 Nov 2026
PassMark CPU Markcurrent8,472–points2602 avg.16.46 Nov 2026

CPU single-thread, by benchmark

CPU-Z single-threadGeekbench Single-Core 6Geekbench Single-Core 77-Zip single-thread (NotebookCheck)Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck) R15Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck) R20PHPBenchPassMark Single Thread0102030405030.830.831.834.530.729.434.231.3CPU-Z single-thread, version 2017.1 Index 30.8 Median 456 points Source average of 1 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 CPU-Z ValidatorGeekbench Single-Core, version 6 Index 30.8 (p10 27.0 – p90 33.0) Median 1,438 points (p10 1,262 – p90 1,543) 184 runs, 13 Apr 2026 – 3 Nov 2026 Geekbench BrowserGeekbench Single-Core, version 7 Index 31.8 (p10 28.0 – p90 33.9) Median 1,429 points (p10 1,258 – p90 1,521) 114 runs, 23 Jul 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 Geekbench Browser7-Zip single-thread (NotebookCheck), version 18.03 Index 34.5 Median 4,853 MIPS Source average of 2 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck), version R15 Index 30.7 Median 181 points Source average of 1 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck), version R20 Index 29.4 Median 436 points Source average of 1 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)PHPBench, version 1.1 Index 34.2 Median 760.0k points Source average of 11 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 OpenBenchmarkingPassMark Single Thread Index 31.3 Median 2,586 points Source average of 2602 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 PassMark
CPU-Z single-threadGB ST 6GB ST 77-Zip single-threa…Cinebench single-t…Cinebench single-t…PHPBenchPassMark ST0102030405030.830.831.834.530.729.434.231.3CPU-Z single-thread, version 2017.1 Index 30.8 Median 456 points Source average of 1 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 CPU-Z ValidatorGeekbench Single-Core, version 6 Index 30.8 (p10 27.0 – p90 33.0) Median 1,438 points (p10 1,262 – p90 1,543) 184 runs, 13 Apr 2026 – 3 Nov 2026 Geekbench BrowserGeekbench Single-Core, version 7 Index 31.8 (p10 28.0 – p90 33.9) Median 1,429 points (p10 1,258 – p90 1,521) 114 runs, 23 Jul 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 Geekbench Browser7-Zip single-thread (NotebookCheck), version 18.03 Index 34.5 Median 4,853 MIPS Source average of 2 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck), version R15 Index 30.7 Median 181 points Source average of 1 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck), version R20 Index 29.4 Median 436 points Source average of 1 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)PHPBench, version 1.1 Index 34.2 Median 760.0k points Source average of 11 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 OpenBenchmarkingPassMark Single Thread Index 31.3 Median 2,586 points Source average of 2602 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 PassMark
Results table
BenchmarkVersionMedianp10–p90UnitSamplesIndexDates
CPU-Z single-thread2017.1456–points1 avg.30.86 Nov 2026
Geekbench Single-Core61,4381,262–1,543points184 runs30.813 Apr 2026 – 3 Nov 2026
Geekbench Single-Core71,4291,258–1,521points114 runs31.823 Jul 2026 – 5 Nov 2026
7-Zip single-thread (NotebookCheck)18.034,853–MIPS2 avg.34.56 Nov 2026
Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck)R15181–points1 avg.30.76 Nov 2026
Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck)R20436–points1 avg.29.46 Nov 2026
PHPBench1.1760.0k–points11 avg.34.26 Nov 2026
PassMark Single Threadcurrent2,586–points2602 avg.31.36 Nov 2026

Over time

CPU multi-thread index
monthly
14.016.018.020.0May2026JunJulAugSepOct2026-04 17.3 index 42 samples2026-05 18.9 index 44 samples2026-06 18.8 index 45 samples2026-07 18.1 index 55 samples2026-08 15.1 index 54 samples2026-09 19.4 index 46 samples2026-10 19.5 index 37 samples
14.016.018.020.0Jul2026Oct2026-04 17.3 index 42 samples2026-05 18.9 index 44 samples2026-06 18.8 index 45 samples2026-07 18.1 index 55 samples2026-08 15.1 index 54 samples2026-09 19.4 index 46 samples2026-10 19.5 index 37 samples
CPU single-thread index
monthly
30.032.0May2026JunJulAugSepOct2026-04 31.5 index 42 samples2026-05 32.9 index 44 samples2026-06 32.3 index 45 samples2026-07 32.1 index 55 samples2026-08 29.1 index 54 samples2026-09 32.4 index 46 samples2026-10 32.1 index 37 samples
30.032.0Jul2026Oct2026-04 31.5 index 42 samples2026-05 32.9 index 44 samples2026-06 32.3 index 45 samples2026-07 32.1 index 55 samples2026-08 29.1 index 54 samples2026-09 32.4 index 46 samples2026-10 32.1 index 37 samples
Geekbench Multi-Core 6
points, monthly
3,0004,0005,000May2026JunJulAugSep2026-04 3,759 points 42 samples2026-05 4,097 points 44 samples2026-06 4,082 points 45 samples2026-07 3,845 points 43 samples2026-08 2,806 points 16 samples2026-09 4,848 points 6 samples
3,0004,0005,000May2026JunJulAugSep2026-04 3,759 points 42 samples2026-05 4,097 points 44 samples2026-06 4,082 points 45 samples2026-07 3,845 points 43 samples2026-08 2,806 points 16 samples2026-09 4,848 points 6 samples
Geekbench Single-Core 6
points, monthly
1,2001,3001,4001,500May2026JunJulAugSep2026-04 1,416 points 42 samples2026-05 1,481 points 44 samples2026-06 1,454 points 45 samples2026-07 1,425 points 43 samples2026-08 1,217 points 16 samples2026-09 1,487 points 6 samples
1,2001,3001,4001,500May2026JunJulAugSep2026-04 1,416 points 42 samples2026-05 1,481 points 44 samples2026-06 1,454 points 45 samples2026-07 1,425 points 43 samples2026-08 1,217 points 16 samples2026-09 1,487 points 6 samples
Geekbench Multi-Core 7
points, monthly
4,2004,4004,6004,8005,000Aug2026SepOct2026-07 4,678 points 12 samples2026-08 4,441 points 38 samples2026-09 4,254 points 40 samples2026-10 4,926 points 37 samples
4,2004,4004,6004,8005,000Aug2026SepOct2026-07 4,678 points 12 samples2026-08 4,441 points 38 samples2026-09 4,254 points 40 samples2026-10 4,926 points 37 samples
Geekbench Single-Core 7
points, monthly
1,4001,4501,500Aug2026SepOct2026-07 1,457 points 12 samples2026-08 1,395 points 38 samples2026-09 1,422 points 40 samples2026-10 1,434 points 37 samples
1,4001,4501,500Aug2026SepOct2026-07 1,457 points 12 samples2026-08 1,395 points 38 samples2026-09 1,422 points 40 samples2026-10 1,434 points 37 samples

Sources

Blender Open Data12 runs1 Nov 2026CPU-Z Validator1 average6 Nov 2026Geekbench Browser595 runs5 Nov 2026NotebookCheck (CPUs)7 averages6 Nov 2026OpenBenchmarking1 average6 Nov 2026PassMark2 averages6 Nov 2026PCPartPicker1 average6 Nov 2026