i3-10100Y vs i3-3210

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Core i3-3220 Core i3-3225 Core i3-3240 Core i5-3330 Core i5-3450 Core i5-3470 Core i5-3550 Core i5-3570 Core i5-3570K Core i7-3770 Core i7-3770K Pentium G2020
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Core i3-1005G1 Core i3-1115G4 Core i3-1215U Core i3-1315U Core i3-5005U Core i3-6006U Core i3-7020U Core i3-10100Y Core i3-10110U Core i3-11100B Core i3-12300HE Core i3-N305

Aggregate performance score

Core i3-3210
2013
2 cores / 4 threads, 55 Watt
1.43
Core i3-10100Y
2018
2 cores / 4 threads, 5 Watt
1.84
+28.7%

Core i3-10100Y outperforms Core i3-3210 by a significant 29% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Contents

i3-3210 i3-3210
i3-10100Y i3-10100Y

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-3210 and Core i3-10100Y processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking22092000
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.13no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Power efficiency2.4134.18
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021)
Release date1 January 2013 (11 years ago)30 August 2018 (6 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$120no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i3-3210 and Core i3-10100Y 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)2 (Dual-core)
Threads44
Base clock speed3.2 GHz1.3 GHz
Boost clock speed3.2 GHz3.9 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s4 GT/s
L1 cache64 KB (per core)128 KB
L2 cache256 KB (per core)512 KB
L3 cache3072 KB (shared)4 MB
Chip lithography22 nm14 nm
Die size94 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)65 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-3210 and Core i3-10100Y 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
SocketFCLGA1155BGA1377
Power consumption (TDP)55 Watt5 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-3210 and Core i3-10100Y. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI-+
FMA-+
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology-2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
FDI+no data

Security technologies

Core i3-3210 and Core i3-10100Y technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+-
EDB++
Secure Key-+
MPX-+
Identity Protection++
OS Guardno data+
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-3210 and Core i3-10100Y are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-3210 and Core i3-10100Y. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GB16 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s33.3 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare		Intel HD Graphics 2500Intel UHD Graphics 615
Max video memoryno data16 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Videono data+
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.05 GHz1 GHz
Execution Unitsno data24
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-3210 and Core i3-10100Y integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33
eDPno data+
DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+
DVIno data+

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-3210 and Core i3-10100Y integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution supportno data+
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096x2304@24Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data3840x2160@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-3210 and Core i3-10100Y integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12
OpenGLno data4.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-3210 and Core i3-10100Y.

PCIe version2.03.0
PCI Express lanesno data10

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.

i3-3210 1.43
i3-10100Y 1.84
+28.7%

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.

i3-3210 2227
i3-10100Y 2873
+29%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary

Performance score 1.43 1.84
Integrated graphics card 0.69 1.98
Recency 1 January 2013 30 August 2018
Chip lithography 22 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 55 Watt 5 Watt

i3-10100Y has a 28.7% higher aggregate performance score, 187% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 5 years, a 57.1% more advanced lithography process, and 1000% lower power consumption.

The Core i3-10100Y is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-3210 in performance tests.

Note that Core i3-3210 is a desktop processor while Core i3-10100Y is a notebook one.

Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-3210 and Core i3-10100Y, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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