intel core i3-10100 processor

intel core i3-10100 processor

Processor

R 600.00
In Stock(2 available)
Condition: Refurbished - Good
Warranty: 3 months
SKU: V1511746

Intel Core i3-10100 — 10th Gen Comet Lake 4 cores / 8 threads, 3.6–4.3GHz, 6MB cache, UHD 630, LGA1200 — solid budget CPU for 1080p gaming, office and HTPC builds.

Product Details

Overview

The Intel Core i3-10100 is a 10th Generation Comet Lake desktop processor designed as a high-value option for budget PCs. It packs 4 physical cores and 8 threads with Hyper-Threading, a 3.6GHz base clock and up to 4.3GHz Turbo Boost for strong single-threaded performance in everyday apps, gaming and light content work.

What’s under the hood

Built on Intel's Comet Lake architecture (14nm refinement), the i3-10100 features 6MB of Intel Smart Cache and a 65W TDP. It includes Intel UHD Graphics 630 for basic display output, 4K video playback and hardware-accelerated Quick Sync encoding. The chip supports dual-channel DDR4-2666 memory and uses the LGA1200 socket compatible with Intel 400-series motherboards.

Real-world performance

With 4 cores and Hyper-Threading, the i3-10100 delivers very capable single-core speeds (boosting to 4.3GHz) which keeps snappy responsiveness in web browsing, office suites and desktop apps. Multithreaded workloads like batch photo edits, light video transcodes or multitasking are handled well for the price, though heavy 4K video editing or large multi-threaded renders will be noticeably faster on 6‑ or 8‑core CPUs. In gaming, paired with a discrete GPU (for example GTX 1650 / GTX 1660 / RX 6500 series), the i3-10100 will comfortably handle 1080p gaming at medium-to-high settings in many titles — it's often the best CPU choice for budget-focused 1080p builds.

Specs summary

  • CPU: Intel Core i3-10100 (10th Gen Comet Lake)
  • Cores / Threads: 4 cores, 8 threads (Hyper-Threading)
  • Clock speeds: Base 3.6GHz, Turbo up to 4.3GHz
  • Cache: 6MB Intel Smart Cache
  • TDP: 65W
  • Integrated GPU: Intel UHD Graphics 630 (Quick Sync supported)
  • Memory: Dual-channel DDR4-2666 support
  • Socket: LGA1200 (Intel 400-series motherboards)

Who this is ideal for

The i3-10100 is ideal for budget desktop builds in South Africa targeting home and office use, remote schooling, media PCs (HTPC) with 4K playback, and entry-level 1080p gaming when paired with a discrete GPU. It's a great pick for anyone who needs a responsive, affordable CPU for everyday productivity and light content creation without the cost and power draw of higher-core processors.