Intel Core i3-10100
Category: CPU / Processor
Manufacturer: Intel
Cores: 4C / 8T
Clock: 3.6 - 4.3 GHz
Socket: LGA1200
TDP: 65W
Price: $168.56 from Amazon
Intel Core i3-10100
Cores
4C / 8T
Clock
3.6 - 4.3 GHz
Socket
LGA1200
TDP
65W
Best price from Amazon
$168.56
As an Amazon Associate, PlanMyPC earns from qualifying purchases made through links on this page. Read our affiliate disclosure
Overview
The Intel Core i3-10100 packs 4 cores and 8 threads. It drops into the LGA1200 socket with a 65W TDP — about 16.3W per core. 6MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads. Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 630 graphics let it run headless-GPU builds and troubleshooting.
Clocks span 3.6GHz base to 4.3GHz boost. Match the socket to your motherboard first; cooler TDP rating second. Expect to pay around $168.56, which lands it among mid-range options. Drop it into the PlanMyPC builder to check compatibility with the rest of your parts and fold its price into your running build total.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| TDP | 65 W |
| CPU Cores | 4 |
| Socket | LGA1200 |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Threads | 8 |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 4.3 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Comet Lake |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
Related products
Compare Intel Core i3-10100 with similar
Catch the week's biggest price drops
One weekly email with the top price drops and new build guides — no spam, unsubscribe anytime.