Intel Core i3-10100 Processor

The Intel Core i3-10100 Processor — 4 cores and 8 threads, 3.6 GHz base rising to 4.3 GHz with Turbo Boost, 6 MB Intel Smart Cache, 65 W processor base power, LGA1200. Supplied from stock with a 1-year warranty.

Hyper-Threading returns to the entry i3

The i3-10100 brought Hyper-Threading back to the i3 line after two generations without it: four cores, eight threads, 3.60 GHz base and 4.30 GHz Turbo, 6 MB of cache, 65 W. It was the point where an entry desktop could once again claim eight concurrent threads, and it stayed in corporate fleets long enough that spare boards and coolers are still easy to find.

The move to LGA1200 also brought DDR4-2666 support, which lifts memory bandwidth to 41.6 GB/s and makes the platform noticeably more responsive than the DDR4-2400 generation it replaced. Intel UHD Graphics 630 handles dual display output and Quick Sync hardware transcoding without a discrete card, so a single processor covers office, signage and light media work.

Technical specifications

Instruction set extensions: Intel SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX and AVX2. Security and virtualisation: AES-NI, Intel VT-x with EPT and VT-d.

Which systems take this processor

Anything on the LGA1200 socket with an Intel 400 or 500 series chipset: H410, B460, H470, Q470, Z490, W480, H510, B560 and Z590. 10th Generation Core parts run on both generations of chipset; 11th Generation support is chipset-dependent and does not apply to these processors.

• Business desktops and SFF machines — Dell OptiPlex 3080 / 5080 / 7080, HP EliteDesk 800 G6 / ProDesk 600 G6, Lenovo ThinkCentre M70t / M90t. The 65 W envelope is what these chassis were designed around.
• Entry workstations — HP Z1 G6, Dell Precision 3640, Lenovo ThinkStation P340, where four cores with Hyper-Threading cover office, CAD and light simulation work.
• Micro-server and NAS builds — W480 and Q470 boards accept Core i3 parts with ECC UDIMMs, and the integrated graphics keeps the platform usable without a discrete card.

One caveat when buying a board separately: 400 series boards may need a BIOS update before they recognise a later 10th Generation stepping. Tell us the board or the machine model when you enquire and we will confirm before you order.

How it compares across the i3 line

The four parts in this table are the same design with two variables: 100 MHz of clock and whether integrated graphics are present. The F variants exist for builds with a discrete card and cost less; the standard parts are the right choice for office machines that need display output without extra hardware. Between the 10100 and 10105 the difference is one Turbo bin and not worth paying much for.

How each processor is tested before it ships

1. Visual inspection of the integrated heat spreader, substrate and contact pads; the sSpec laser marking (SRH3N on our i3-10100 stock) is verified against the Intel specification sheet.
2. Burn-in on a matched diagnostic board with a pair of memory modules of the correct type for this platform.
3. All populated memory channels and the primary PCIe lanes are validated, then the processor is identified in the BIOS and in the operating system.
4. A sustained multi-threaded load test at full core count, with the clock and thermal readings recorded.
5. Thermal paste cleaned off, final inspection, then packaging in an anti-static tray with foam — which is how it arrives to you.

Warranty and lead time

Every processor is covered by a 1-year warranty against defects in workmanship and function. If a part fails within the period we replace it or refund it, and we cover return shipping on a verified fault. Stock is held in our own warehouse and normally dispatches within three to seven working days; tracking is issued at dispatch.

Purchasing and volume enquiries

The minimum order quantity for this processor is 2 units. Price is quotation-based rather than listed, because CPU pricing moves with each incoming batch — send us the quantity you need and we will come back with a firm quote and the current lead time. Larger quantities ship from the same production batch so the sSpec and the stepping stay consistent across your order.