Core i3-10100 vs Ryzen 3 7320U
Core i3-10100
Ryzen 3 7320U
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i3-10100
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 7320U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i3-10100 | Ryzen 3 7320U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($146) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake-S (2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Mendocino-U (Zen 2) (2022) / 6 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i3-10100 | Ryzen 3 7320U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($146) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-10100 and Ryzen 3 7320U
Core i3-10100
The Core i3-10100 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 April 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake-S (2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 8,526 points. Launch price was $130.
Ryzen 3 7320U
The Ryzen 3 7320U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 20 September 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Mendocino-U (Zen 2) (2022) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FT6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 8,627 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the Core i3-10100 and Ryzen 3 7320U share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the Core i3-10100 versus 4.1 GHz on the Ryzen 3 7320U — a 4.8% clock advantage for the Core i3-10100 (base: 3.6 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Core i3-10100 uses the Comet Lake-S (2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 3 7320U uses Mendocino-U (Zen 2) (2022) (6 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-10100 scores 8,526 against the Ryzen 3 7320U's 8,627 — a 1.2% lead for the Ryzen 3 7320U. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 5,612 vs 4,907 (13.4% advantage for the Core i3-10100). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,430 vs 1,213, a 16.4% lead for the Core i3-10100 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 4,300 vs 3,589 (18% advantage for the Core i3-10100). L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i3-10100 vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 7320U.
| Feature | Core i3-10100 | Ryzen 3 7320U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 4.3 GHz+5% | 4.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz+50% | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total)+50% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 512 kB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 14 nm | 6 nm-57% |
| Architecture | Comet Lake-S (2020) | Mendocino-U (Zen 2) (2022) |
| PassMark | 8,526 | 8,627+1% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 5,612+14% | 4,907 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,430+18% | 1,213 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 4,300+20% | 3,589 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i3-10100 uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 3 7320U uses FT6 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2666 on the Core i3-10100 versus LPDDR5-5500 on the Ryzen 3 7320U — the Ryzen 3 7320U supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i3-10100 supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Core i3-10100) vs 4 (Ryzen 3 7320U) — the Core i3-10100 offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: 400-series,500-series (Core i3-10100) and FT6 (Ryzen 3 7320U).
| Feature | Core i3-10100 | Ryzen 3 7320U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | FT6 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2666 | LPDDR5-5500+25% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB+700% | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16+300% | 4 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i3-10100) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 3 7320U). Both include integrated graphics — UHD Graphics 630 (Core i3-10100) and Radeon 610M (Ryzen 3 7320U) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-10100 targets Gaming, Ryzen 3 7320U targets Budget. Direct competitor: Core i3-10100 rivals Ryzen 3 3300X; Ryzen 3 7320U rivals Core i3-1215U.
| Feature | Core i3-10100 | Ryzen 3 7320U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 630 | Radeon 610M |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Gaming | Budget |
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