i3-10100F vs i7-2670QM

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-2670QM
2011
4 cores / 8 threads, 45 Watt
2.36
Core i3-10100F
2020
4 cores / 8 threads, 65 Watt
5.51
+133%

Core i3-10100F outperforms Core i7-2670QM by a whopping 133% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-2670QM and Core i3-10100F processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking17991162
Place by popularitynot in top-10020
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data20.91
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i7no data
Power efficiency4.968.02
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)Comet Lake (2020)
Release date12 October 2011 (13 years ago)12 October 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$378$122

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-2670QM and Core i3-10100F basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads88
Base clock speed2.2 GHz3.6 GHz
Boost clock speed3.1 GHz4.3 GHz
Bus typeDMI 2.0no data
Bus rate4 × 5 GT/s8 GT/s
Multiplier22no data
L1 cache64K (per core)256 KB
L2 cache256K (per core)1 MB
L3 cache6 MB (shared)6 MB
Chip lithography32 nm14 nm
Die size216 mm2126 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Number of transistors1,160 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-2670QM and Core i3-10100F compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCPGA988FCLGA1200
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-2670QM and Core i3-10100F. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® AVXIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
Demand Based Switching-no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data-
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data

Security technologies

Core i7-2670QM and Core i3-10100F technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT--
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
Identity Protection++
SGXno dataYes with Intel® ME
OS Guardno data+
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-2670QM and Core i3-10100F are enumerated here.

VT-d-+
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-2670QM and Core i3-10100F. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-1066, DDR3-1333DDR4
Maximum memory size32 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth21.335 GB/s41.6 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 3000no data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-2670QM and Core i3-10100F integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported2no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
SDVO+no data
CRT+no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-2670QM and Core i3-10100F.

PCIe version2.03.0
PCI Express lanes1616

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i7-2670QM 2.36
i3-10100F 5.51
+133%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i7-2670QM 3746
i3-10100F 8747
+134%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i7-2670QM 464
i3-10100F 1449
+212%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i7-2670QM 1433
i3-10100F 4496
+214%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.36 5.51
Recency 12 October 2011 12 October 2020
Chip lithography 32 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 65 Watt

i7-2670QM has 44.4% lower power consumption.

i3-10100F, on the other hand, has a 133.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 9 years, and a 128.6% more advanced lithography process.

The Core i3-10100F is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-2670QM in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i7-2670QM is a notebook processor while Core i3-10100F is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-2670QM and Core i3-10100F, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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