Core i3-10100 vs Ryzen 3 7320U

CPU

GPU

Core i3-10100

4 Cores8 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.3 GHz2020

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Ryzen 3 7320U

4 Cores8 Thrd15 WWMax: 4.1 GHz2022

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-10100

4 / 8

8,526

0.0%

8,627

+1.2%

FX-6350

Ryzen 3 3350U

Ryzen Embedded V1605B

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core i3-10100

2020

Why buy it

✅+17.9% higher Geekbench single-core performance for gaming and desktop responsiveness.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (6 MB vs 4 MB).
✅300% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 4) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Stock), unlike Ryzen 3 7320U.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $122 MSRP, while Ryzen 3 7320U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌333.3% higher power demand at 65W vs 15W.
❌Older platform position on LGA1200 with DDR4, while Ryzen 3 7320U moves to FT6 and DDR5.

Ryzen 3 7320U

2022

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 65W, a 50W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FT6 with DDR5 support instead of LGA1200 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Lower Geekbench single-core performance for gaming (1,213 vs 1,430).
❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (4,907 vs 5,612).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 6 MB).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i3-10100.

Core i3-10100

2020

Ryzen 3 7320U

2022

Why buy it

✅+17.9% higher Geekbench single-core performance for gaming and desktop responsiveness.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (6 MB vs 4 MB).
✅300% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 4) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Stock), unlike Ryzen 3 7320U.

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 65W, a 50W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FT6 with DDR5 support instead of LGA1200 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $122 MSRP, while Ryzen 3 7320U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌333.3% higher power demand at 65W vs 15W.
❌Older platform position on LGA1200 with DDR4, while Ryzen 3 7320U moves to FT6 and DDR5.

Trade-offs

❌Lower Geekbench single-core performance for gaming (1,213 vs 1,430).
❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (4,907 vs 5,612).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 6 MB).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i3-10100.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i3-10100 better than Ryzen 3 7320U?

Yes. Core i3-10100 is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 2.2% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data and 14.4% better Cinebench R23 multi-core, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Core i3-10100 is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 2.2% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i3-10100 is the better fit. You are getting 14.4% better Cinebench R23 multi-core, backed by 4 cores and 8 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 50% larger total L3 cache (6 MB vs 4 MB).

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Core i3-10100 is the smarter buy today. Core i3-10100 is at an unclear MSRP at $122 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 2.2% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (69.9 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Ryzen 3 7320U is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2022 vs 2020) and a healthier platform with FT6 and DDR5 instead of LGA1200. That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i3-10100 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 3 7320U Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i3-10100	Ryzen 3 7320U
1080p
low	178 FPS	168 FPS
medium	140 FPS	134 FPS
high	111 FPS	108 FPS
ultra	88 FPS	84 FPS
1440p
low	154 FPS	141 FPS
medium	121 FPS	111 FPS
high	96 FPS	88 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	68 FPS
4K
low	83 FPS	65 FPS
medium	71 FPS	55 FPS
high	56 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	34 FPS

Open Core i3-10100 Open Ryzen 3 7320U

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i3-10100	Ryzen 3 7320U
1080p
low	213 FPS	216 FPS
medium	213 FPS	216 FPS
high	213 FPS	200 FPS
ultra	189 FPS	172 FPS
1440p
low	213 FPS	216 FPS
medium	213 FPS	195 FPS
high	198 FPS	177 FPS
ultra	167 FPS	151 FPS
4K
low	213 FPS	171 FPS
medium	182 FPS	151 FPS
high	152 FPS	124 FPS
ultra	123 FPS	105 FPS

Open Core i3-10100 Open Ryzen 3 7320U

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i3-10100	Ryzen 3 7320U
1080p
low	213 FPS	216 FPS
medium	213 FPS	216 FPS
high	213 FPS	216 FPS
ultra	213 FPS	216 FPS
1440p
low	213 FPS	216 FPS
medium	213 FPS	216 FPS
high	213 FPS	216 FPS
ultra	213 FPS	216 FPS
4K
low	213 FPS	216 FPS
medium	213 FPS	216 FPS
high	213 FPS	216 FPS
ultra	213 FPS	216 FPS

Open Core i3-10100 Open Ryzen 3 7320U

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i3-10100	Ryzen 3 7320U
1080p
low	213 FPS	216 FPS
medium	213 FPS	216 FPS
high	213 FPS	216 FPS
ultra	213 FPS	216 FPS
1440p
low	213 FPS	216 FPS
medium	213 FPS	216 FPS
high	213 FPS	216 FPS
ultra	213 FPS	216 FPS
4K
low	213 FPS	216 FPS
medium	213 FPS	216 FPS
high	213 FPS	216 FPS
ultra	213 FPS	216 FPS

Open Core i3-10100 Open Ryzen 3 7320U

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-10100 and Ryzen 3 7320U

Core i3-10100

The Core i3-10100 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 April 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake-S (2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 8,526 points. Launch price was $130.

Ryzen 3 7320U

The Ryzen 3 7320U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 20 September 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Mendocino-U (Zen 2) (2022) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FT6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 8,627 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i3-10100 and Ryzen 3 7320U share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the Core i3-10100 versus 4.1 GHz on the Ryzen 3 7320U — a 4.8% clock advantage for the Core i3-10100 (base: 3.6 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Core i3-10100 uses the Comet Lake-S (2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 3 7320U uses Mendocino-U (Zen 2) (2022) (6 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-10100 scores 8,526 against the Ryzen 3 7320U's 8,627 — a 1.2% lead for the Ryzen 3 7320U. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 5,612 vs 4,907 (13.4% advantage for the Core i3-10100). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,430 vs 1,213, a 16.4% lead for the Core i3-10100 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 4,300 vs 3,589 (18% advantage for the Core i3-10100). L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i3-10100 vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 7320U.

Feature	Core i3-10100	Ryzen 3 7320U
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.3 GHz+5%	4.1 GHz
Base Clock	3.6 GHz+50%	2.4 GHz
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)+50%	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	512 kB (per core)+100%
Process	14 nm	6 nm-57%
Architecture	Comet Lake-S (2020)	Mendocino-U (Zen 2) (2022)
PassMark	8,526	8,627+1%
Cinebench R23 Multi	5,612+14%	4,907
Geekbench 6 Single	1,430+18%	1,213
Geekbench 6 Multi	4,300+20%	3,589

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-10100 uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 3 7320U uses FT6 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2666 on the Core i3-10100 versus LPDDR5-5500 on the Ryzen 3 7320U — the Ryzen 3 7320U supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i3-10100 supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Core i3-10100) vs 4 (Ryzen 3 7320U) — the Core i3-10100 offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: 400-series,500-series (Core i3-10100) and FT6 (Ryzen 3 7320U).

Feature	Core i3-10100	Ryzen 3 7320U
Socket	LGA1200	FT6
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2666	LPDDR5-5500+25%
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB+700%	16 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	No	No
PCIe Lanes	16+300%	4

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i3-10100) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 3 7320U). Both include integrated graphics — UHD Graphics 630 (Core i3-10100) and Radeon 610M (Ryzen 3 7320U) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-10100 targets Gaming, Ryzen 3 7320U targets Budget. Direct competitor: Core i3-10100 rivals Ryzen 3 3300X; Ryzen 3 7320U rivals Core i3-1215U.