Processor

Intel Core i3-10100F vs AMD Ryzen 5 2600

Name: Intel Core i3-10100F
Brand: Intel

Compared by performance index, specifications and load profile. The per-parameter difference comes first; the index follows.

Verdict

A · Intel

Intel Core i3-10100F

Intel Core i3-10100F page

B · AMD

AMD Ryzen 5 2600

AMD Ryzen 5 2600 page

Intel Core i3-10100F is 7% faster on the performance index.

The gap is noticeable but not decisive.

Intel Core i3-10100F leads on 2 parameters, AMD Ryzen 5 2600 on 2.

Specification source: A — Intel; B — AMD. Specifications verified on 2026-07-27

Difference per parameter

Gaming performance
62
58
Cores and threads
4/8
6/12
Power efficiency
65 W
65 W
Platform freshness
LGA1200 · DDR4
AM4 · DDR4
L3 cache
6 MB
16 MB

Profile of both sides

Intel Core i3-10100FAMD Ryzen 5 2600

Specifications side by side

	Side AIntel Core i3-10100F	Side BAMD Ryzen 5 2600
Performance index	62better	58
Cores / threads	4/8	6/12better
Base clock	3.6 GHzbetter	3.4 GHz
Boost clock	4.3 GHzbetter	3.9 GHz
L3 cache	6 MB	16 MBbetter
Power draw (TDP)	65 W	65 W
Socket	LGA1200	AM4
Memory support	DDR4	DDR4
Integrated graphics	No	No
Process node	Intel 14 nm	GlobalFoundries 12 nm
Released	Q2 2020	Q2 2018

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