Core i3-10110Y
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Core i3-10110Y

Intel

PassMark

3,171

21 August 2019 (6 years ago)
7 Watt
Comet Lake-Y (2019)

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Overview

The Core i3-10110Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 21 August 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake-Y (2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: UTFCBGA1377. Thermal design power (TDP): 7 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,171 points. Launch price was $69.

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Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Core i3-10110Y specifications and capabilities.

Processing Power

The Core i3-10110Y is a 2-core / 4-thread processor based on the Comet Lake-Y (2019) architecture, manufactured on a 14 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 4 GHz from a base frequency of 1 GHz— higher boost clocks directly translate to better single-threaded performance and responsiveness in gaming. It carries 4 MB (total) of L3 cache, plus 256K (per core) of L2 cache and 64K (per core) of L1 cache per core. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 3,171, placing it in the Entry Level performance tier as a Legacy generation product.

SpecificationCore i3-10110Y
Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units2C / 4T
Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost4 GHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum operating frequency1 GHz
ArchitectureCPU microarchitecture designComet Lake-Y (2019)
Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient14 nm
L3 CacheShared cache — reduces memory latency for all cores4 MB (total)
L2 CachePer-core fast cache for frequently accessed data256K (per core)
L1 CacheUltra-fast per-core cache64K (per core)
Bus SpeedData bus frequency4 GT/s
Max TemperatureMaximum safe operating temperature (Tjmax)100 °C
64-bit SupportYes
Windows 11 CompatibleYes
PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score3,171
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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-10110Y fits into the UTFCBGA1377 socket and supports PCIe 3.0. It supports DDR3 memory.

SpecificationCore i3-10110Y
TypeDesktop or Laptop processorLaptop
SeriesProduct familyComet Lake
SocketMotherboard socket requiredUTFCBGA1377
PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidthPCIe 3.0
RAM TypeSupported memory standardDDR3
Max CPUs in ConfigMulti-socket support for servers1
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Power & Cooling

The Core i3-10110Y has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 7 Watt — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed.

SpecificationCore i3-10110Y
TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload7 Watt
Max TemperatureMaximum safe junction temperature (Tjmax)100 °C
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Value Analysis

Performance ranking position: #2203 out of all indexed processors.

SpecificationCore i3-10110Y
Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch$69
Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking#2203
Release DateLaunch date21 August 2019 (6 years ago)
Release Year2019
DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD)Intel
ManufacturerFabrication foundry (e.g. TSMC)Intel

Specifications Reference

Raw spec sheet for quick lookup. The analysis cards above explain what these fields mean in practice.

4 categories

General Information

8 specs

TypeLaptop
SeriesComet Lake
DesignerIntel
Launch Price$69
ManufacturerIntel
Release Date21 August 2019 (6 years ago)
Architecture CodenameComet Lake-Y (2019)
Performance Ranking Position2203

Technical Specifications

13 specs

Cores2
Threads4
L1 Cache64K (per core)
L2 Cache256K (per core)
L3 Cache4 MB (total)
Bus Speed4 GT/s
Max Frequency4 GHz
64-Bit Support+
Base Frequency1 GHz
Process Technology14 nm
Max Core Temperature100 °C
Windows 11 Compatible+
Max Case Temperature (TCase)72 °C

Compatibility

4 specs

SocketUTFCBGA1377
PCIe GenerationPCIe 3.0
Power Consumption (TDP)7 Watt
Max Processors In Config1

Memory

4 specs

RAM TypesDDR3
Memory Channels2
Memory Bandwidth33.33 GB/s
Max Memory Capacity16 GB

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