Core i3-10100T vs Processor 300
Core i3-10100T
Processor 300
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Processor 300
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i3-10100T | Processor 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($149) | ✅ More affordable ($80) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i3-10100T | Processor 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+85%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($149) | ✅ More affordable ($80) |
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 i3-10100T and Processor 300
Core i3-10100T
The Core i3-10100T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 April 2020 (5 years ago). It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 7,305 points. Launch price was $149.
Processor 300
The Processor 300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 January 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 46 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 7,264 points. Launch price was $82.
Processing Power
The Core i3-10100T packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Processor 300 offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Core i3-10100T has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Core i3-10100T versus 3.9 GHz on the Processor 300 — a 2.6% clock advantage for the Processor 300 (base: 3 GHz vs 3.9 GHz). The Processor 300 is built on the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i3-10100T scores 7,305 against the Processor 300's 7,264 — a 0.6% lead for the Core i3-10100T. L3 cache: 6 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Core i3-10100T vs 6 MB (total) on the Processor 300.
| Feature | Core i3-10100T | Processor 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz | 3.9 GHz+3% |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz | 3.9 GHz+30% |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB Intel® Smart Cache | 6 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | — | 1.25 MB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | Intel 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | — | Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 7,305 | 7,264 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i3-10100T uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Processor 300 uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i3-10100T | Processor 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
Value Analysis
The Core i3-10100T launched at $149 MSRP, while the Processor 300 debuted at $82.
| Feature | Core i3-10100T | Processor 300 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $149 | $82-45% |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $80 |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2024 |
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