Intel Core i3-10100F vs Intel Core i5-10500T
33Single-core27
27.6Multi-core28.6
26.3Gamingspec-based32.9
4 spec wins — Intel Core i3-10100F5 spec wins — Intel Core i5-10500T
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i3-10100F scores 28.9 against 29.2 for Intel Core i5-10500T. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i5-10500T edges ahead in multi-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i3-10100F
- Stronger single-core score: 33 vs 27
- 57% higher Base clock: 3.6 GHz vs 2.3 GHz
- 13% higher Boost clock: 4.3 GHz vs 3.8 GHz
- 13% higher PassMark (single thread): 2,578 vs 2,283
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-10500T
- 100% higher L3 cache: 12 MB vs 6 MB
- 50% higher cores: 6 vs 4
- 50% higher threads: 12 vs 8
- 46% lower Base TDP: 35 W vs 65 W
- 18% higher PassMark: 10,236 vs 8,702
General
| Spec | Intel Core i3-10100F | Intel Core i5-10500T |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2020 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 35 W+46% |
| Max turbo power | — | 92 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-10100F | Intel Core i5-10500T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 6+50% |
| Performance cores | — | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | — | 0 |
| Threads | 8 | 12+50% |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz+57% | 2.3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHz+13% | 3.8 GHz |
| L2 cache | — | 1.5 MB |
| L3 cache | 6 MB | 12 MB+100% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i3-10100F | Intel Core i5-10500T |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,150 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i3-10100F | Intel Core i5-10500T |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2666 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i3-10100F | Intel Core i5-10500T |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-10100F | Intel Core i5-10500T |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,495Bottom 25% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,069Bottom 18% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,132Bottom 19% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 5,341Bottom 11% | — |
| PassMark | 8,702Bottom 12% | 10,236+18%Bottom 18% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 2,578+13%Bottom 23% | 2,283Bottom 13% |
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