FPSVersusCore 3 100U vs Core i5-10400F
Performance score
By our estimate, Core 3 100U beats Core i5-10400F by 3%.
The score is our own estimate from the specs (cores, threads, clocks, architecture generation), not a benchmark run. 100 = the fastest CPU in our database.
Real tests
What the test measures
Blender is a popular free 3D graphics program. The test makes the device render three ready-made 3D scenes (light, shadows, reflections) and counts how many render passes it finishes per minute. The higher the number, the faster the device handles heavy work: 3D, video editing, photo processing. On a CPU the test loads all cores at once, so it shows the chip's full power; on a graphics card it shows its compute strength.
Median of real test runs on users' computers. It does not show FPS in games. Data updated: 31.10.2026.
Overview
| Core 3 100U | Core i5-10400F | |
|---|---|---|
| Score (0–100) | 24.64 | 24.03 |
| Ranking position | 384 | 392 |
| Price/performance (0–100) | no data | 55.63 |
| Power efficiency (0–100) | no data | 19.32 |
| Type | Laptop | Desktop |
| Manufacturer | Intel | Intel |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake | Comet Lake |
| Release date | Q1 2024 | 2020-04-30 |
| Launch price | no data | $155 |
Specifications
| Core 3 100U | Core i5-10400F | |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Threads | 8 | 12 |
| P + E cores | 2 + 4 | no data |
| Base clock | 1.2 GHz | 2.9 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.7 GHz | 4.3 GHz |
| L2 cache | no data | 1.5 MB |
| L3 cache | 10 MB | 12 MB |
| Process node | no data | 14 nm |
| Unlocked multiplier | no | no |
| Integrated graphics | Intel Graphics | no |
| NPU (AI accelerator) | no | no |
Compatibility
| Core 3 100U | Core i5-10400F | |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | no data | LGA1200 |
| TDP | no data | 65 W |
Memory and PCI Express
| Core 3 100U | Core i5-10400F | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | no data | DDR4-2666 |
| Memory channels | no data | 2 |
| Max memory | no data | 128 GB |
| PCI Express version | no data | 3.0 |
| PCIe lanes | no data | 16 |
Pros and cons
Core 3 100U
- 50% faster single core
- newer: released in 2024
- has integrated graphics (Intel Graphics)
Core i5-10400F
- more threads: 12 vs 8
- bigger L3 cache: 12 MB vs 10 MB
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