i7-10700KF vs i3-3110M

Aggregate performance score

Core i3-3110M
2012
2 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
1.03
Core i7-10700KF
2020
8 cores / 16 threads, 125 Watt
11.73
+1039%

Core i7-10700KF outperforms Core i3-3110M by a whopping 1039% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-3110M and Core i7-10700KF processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2439661
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i3no data
Power efficiency2.778.84
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Comet Lake (2020)
Release date1 June 2012 (12 years ago)30 April 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$225no data

Detailed specifications

Core i3-3110M and Core i7-10700KF 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 cores2 (Dual-core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads416
Base clock speed2.4 GHz3.8 GHz
Boost clock speed2.4 GHz5.1 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s8 GT/s
L1 cache64K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)256K (per core)
L3 cache3 MB (shared)16 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm14 nm
Die size118 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature90C (PGA); 105C (BGA)100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-3110M and Core i7-10700KF 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
SocketFCBGA1023,FCPGA988FCLGA1200
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-3110M and Core i7-10700KF. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® AVXIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI-+
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology-2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
Demand Based Switching-no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data

Security technologies

Core i3-3110M and Core i7-10700KF technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
Identity Protection++
SGXno dataYes with Intel® ME
OS Guardno data+
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-3110M and Core i7-10700KF are enumerated here.

VT-d-+
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-3110M and Core i7-10700KF. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4-2933
Maximum memory size32 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s45.8 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 4000no data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-3110M and Core i7-10700KF integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
SDVO+no data
CRT+no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-3110M and Core i7-10700KF.

PCIe version2.03.0
PCI Express lanes1616

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.

i3-3110M 1.03
i7-10700KF 11.73
+1039%

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.

i3-3110M 1637
i7-10700KF 18568
+1034%

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.

i3-3110M 393
i7-10700KF 1730
+340%

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.

i3-3110M 814
i7-10700KF 8227
+911%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.03 11.73
Recency 1 June 2012 30 April 2020
Physical cores 2 8
Threads 4 16
Chip lithography 22 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 125 Watt

i3-3110M has 257.1% lower power consumption.

i7-10700KF, on the other hand, has a 1038.8% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 7 years, 300% more physical cores and 300% more threads, and a 57.1% more advanced lithography process.

The Core i7-10700KF is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-3110M in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i3-3110M is a notebook processor while Core i7-10700KF is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-3110M and Core i7-10700KF, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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