Sempron 2650 vs i3-10100

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-10100
2020
4 cores / 8 threads, 65 Watt
5.44
+1454%
Sempron 2650
2014
2 cores / 2 threads, 25 Watt
0.35

Core i3-10100 outperforms Sempron 2650 by a whopping 1454% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-10100 and Sempron 2650 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking11643068
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation17.43no data
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency7.921.32
Architecture codenameComet Lake-S (2020)Kabini (2013−2014)
Release date30 April 2020 (4 years ago)9 April 2014 (10 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$130no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i3-10100 and Sempron 2650 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads82
Base clock speed3.6 GHzno data
Boost clock speed4.3 GHz1.45 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/sno data
L1 cache64K (per core)128 KB
L2 cache256K (per core)1024 KB
L3 cache6 MB (shared)no data
Chip lithography14 nm28 nm
Die size126 mm2107 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C90 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C90 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-10100 and Sempron 2650 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCLGA1200AM1
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt25 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-10100 and Sempron 2650. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI++
FMA-FMA4
AVX++
PowerNow-+
PowerGating-+
VirusProtect-+
vPro-no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0-no data

Security technologies

Core i3-10100 and Sempron 2650 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-10100 and Sempron 2650 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data
IOMMU 2.0-+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-10100 and Sempron 2650. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR3-1333
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels21
Maximum memory bandwidth41.6 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel UHD Graphics 630AMD Radeon R3 Graphics
จำนวนพาธไลน์no data128
Max video memory64 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Enduro-+
Switchable graphics-+
UVD-+
VCE-+
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-10100 and Sempron 2650 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-10100 and Sempron 2650 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2160@30Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-10100 and Sempron 2650 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12DirectX® 12
OpenGL4.5no data
Vulkan-+

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-10100 and Sempron 2650.

PCIe version3.02.0
PCI Express lanes164

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i3-10100 5.44
+1454%
Sempron 2650 0.35

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i3-10100 8649
+1470%
Sempron 2650 551

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i3-10100 1436
+890%
Sempron 2650 145

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i3-10100 4234
+1709%
Sempron 2650 234

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 5.44 0.35
Recency 30 April 2020 9 April 2014
Physical cores 4 2
Threads 8 2
Chip lithography 14 nm 28 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 25 Watt

i3-10100 has a 1454.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 6 years, 100% more physical cores and 300% more threads, and a 100% more advanced lithography process.

Sempron 2650, on the other hand, has 160% lower power consumption.

The Core i3-10100 is our recommended choice as it beats the Sempron 2650 in performance tests.


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