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If you’re building a computer from scratch, your processor is one of the most crucial parts of your setup. Many get CPUs from the “Core” series of Intel, and their i3 processor is among their most affordable. You can get better performance for the i5 and i7 processors, but the i3 will still be more than enough for those building a PC setup for the first time. The i3 processors will deliver decent performance and speed for those who game for a hobby. It will also be powerful enough for those who do basic internet browsing, video editing, streaming, and Zoom calls. Those who are more budget-minded enthusiasts are the ones who would have no problem settling for i3 processors. The latest i3 processors are even getting better at keeping up with modern GPUs, thanks to hyperthreading, increased core counts, and unlocked overclocking capabilities on some chips. The i3 won’t be enough for you to do hardcore gaming for long hours, stream on twitch, or regularly have to render 4K videos for a project. Let’s best Intel Core i3 processors on the market in 2022.

01 Intel Core i3-12100

The Intel Core i3-12100 is among the best i3 processors you can get your hands on, and it was among the company’s lineup that got launched in 2022. It uses a 12th Generation Intel Core i3 processor, and you can buy it for about $130. It’s composed of four cores and eight threads, and some of the things that make this chip unique are its low power consumption, and it can keep up with heavy programs thanks to its hyper-threading architecture. You get a performance-core max turbo frequency of 4. 30 GHz and a performance-core base frequency of 3.30 GHz. It features a 12 MB Intel Smart Cache and a total L2 cache of 5 MB. The processor’s maximum turbo power is 89W, while its processor base power is 60W. You can use it with either DDR5 or DDR4 memory, and its maximum memory size reaches 128GB. It supports up to two memory channels with a maximum bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. The i3-12100 already comes with Intel UHD Graphics 730, so you can expect the best graphics and visuals. It has a graphics base frequency of 300 MHz and a graphics max dynamic frequency of 1.40 GHz. When using a Display Port, the maximum resolution is 7680 x 4320 at 60Hz, while it’s 4096 x 2160 at 60Hz for an HDMI connection. The processor features Intel Quick Sync Video and Intel Clear Video HD Technology, and it supports up to four monitors. It’s excellent for expansion because it can accommodate up to 20 PCI Express Lanes and 8 DMI lanes. The processor comes with modern technologies like Intel Gaussian & Neural Accelerator, Intel Deep Learning Boost, Intel Speed Shift Technology, etc. Intel guarantees that the security measures their processors come with will ensure that you won’t encounter any significant issues in the long run.

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02 Intel Core i3-10320

Older i3 processors have limited stock these days, but the Intel Core i3-10320 is among those that could still be bought online. It uses a 10th Generation Intel Core i3 processor, and it has a four-core, eight-thread setup. The processor’s maximum turbo frequency is at 4.60 GHz, while its processor base frequency is estimated to be 3.80 GHz. It comes with an 8 MB Intel Smart Cache and a bus speed of 8 GT/s. It will work with DDR4-2666 memory and can accommodate two memory channels. The maximum memory size of the chip is 128 GB, and its memory bandwidth reaches 41.6 GB/s. This processor would be fantastic for those who want enhanced visuals because it comes with Intel UHD Graphics 630. It has a maximum graphics video memory of 64 GB and can support 4K at 60Hz. Its maximum dynamic frequency is 1.15 GHz, while its graphics base frequency is 350 MHz. It supports DirectX 12 and OpenGL, and it even comes with Intel InTru 3D Technology, Intel Quick Sync Video, Intel Clear Video HD Technology, and Intel Clear Video Technology. The chip will support up to three monitors. The extra features you get with the processor are Intel Hyper-Threading Technology, Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology, Thermal Monitoring Technologies, and Intel Identity Protection Technology. For your computer’s security, you will find its Secure Key, Intel OS Guard, and Intel Boot Guard beneficial for your overall experience.

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03 Intel Core i3-10100F

The Intel Core i3-10100F features a 10th Generation Intel Core i3 Processor. It features a total of four cores and eight threads. You can expect optimum performance from it because you get a max turbo frequency of 4.30 GHz, a processor base frequency of 3. 60 GHz, and a 6 MB Intel Smart Cache. The processor supports DDR4-2666 memory of up to 128 GB. It will work with up to two memory channels, and its maximum memory bandwidth is 41.5 GB/s. The processor can support up to 16 PCI Express Lanes, and it features different advanced technologies like Intel Optane Memory, Intel Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel 64 architecture, Idle States, Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology, Thermal Monitoring Technologies, and Intel Identity Protection Technology. You can rest assured that you won’t put your computer at risk when choosing this processor since it comes with different security features that will give you a completely worry-free experience. The Intel Core i3-10100F will cost you $79.99, which is a pretty reasonable price for those building a PC for the first time.

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04 Intel Core i3-9100

The Intel Core i3-9100 will work with any motherboard compatible with Intel 300 Series chipsets. This processor uses a 9th Generation Intel Core i3 processor, but its current retail price of $151.99 might be a deal-breaker for some. It was initially launched in 2019, and many say it’s an excellent starter chip. The processor has four threads and four cores. This chip uses Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and has a maximum frequency of 4.20 GHz. Its processor base frequency is 3.60 GHz, and its CPU cache is a 6 MB Intel Smart Cache. It features an 8 GT/s bus speed and has a 65W Thermal Design Power. The processor supports a maximum memory size of 64 GB, and its maximum memory bandwidth is 37.5 GB/s. It comes with Intel® UHD Graphics 630, and it supports 4K at 60Hz. The graphics base frequency of the processor is 350 MHz, while its graphics max dynamic frequency is 1.10 GHz. You’ll love to use this processor when you play games because it supports Intel InTru 3D Technology, Intel Quick Sync Video, Intel Clear Video HD Technology, and Intel Clear Video Technology. The Intel Core i3-9100 also comes with a wide range of advanced technologies and security functions, making it worth the money even three years after launching.

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05 Intel Core i3-8100

Several years ago, the Intel Core i3-8100 used to be the best i3 processor on the market. It impressed many people, but it eventually got beaten by newer models offered by the company. It hit stores in 2017 and featured an 8th Generation Intel Core i3 processor. It was initially priced at less than $120, but you’ll have to pay over $200 for a new one on Amazon today due to limited availability. The processor has four cores and four threads, and it features a base frequency of 3.60 GHz and a 6 MB Intel Smart Cache. It has a bus speed of 8 GT/s and a 65W Thermal Design Power. The i3-8100 supports DDR4-2400 memory with a maximum size of 64 GB. Its maximum memory bandwidth is estimated to be 37.5 GB/s. The chip features Intel UHD Graphics 630 with a base frequency of 350 MHz and a maximum dynamic frequency of 1.10 GHz. It can support a 4K resolution with a refresh rate of 60Hz. The processor supports Intel Quick Sync Video, Intel Clear Video HD Technology, and Intel InTru 3D Technology. Its added technologies and security features might not be as advanced as later models, but they’re still sufficient for you to have a decent beginner PC setup.

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The processor is the brain of the computer, but it takes a lot of your own brains to understand the difference between processors! Intel hasn’t made it easy on consumers with its weird naming schemes, and the question that often comes up is: what’s the difference between i3, i5, or i7 processors? Which one should I buy?

Time to demystify this. In this article, I will not touch on other Intel processors such as the Pentium series or the new Core M series laptop. They are good on their own, but the Core series is the most popular and confusing, so let’s just focus on that.

Understanding Model Numbers

To be honest, it’s very simple. The Intel Core i7 is better than the Core i5, which in turn is better than the Core i3. The problem is knowing what to expect from each processor.

First of all, i7 does not mean 7-core processor! These are only names indicating relative performance.

Typically, the Core i3 series uses only dual-core processors, while the Core i5 and Core i7 processors use dual-core, quad-core, and six-core processors. Quad-core processors are usually better than dual-core processors, but don’t worry about that for now.

Intel releases chipset families such as the new generation of Skylake processors for the 6th generation Skylake family. Each family, in turn, has its own line of Core i3, Core i5 and Core i7 processors.

You can determine which processor generation belongs to the first digit in the four-digit model name . For example, Intel Core i3- 5 200 belongs to the 5 th generation. Keep in mind that new generations of Intel will not support Windows 7, but since Windows 10 is a free upgrade anyway, use the newest generation.

Here’s a useful rule of thumb. The other three numbers are Intel’s assessment of how the processor compares to others in its own line. For example, the Intel Core i3-5350 outperforms the Core i3-5200 because 350 is more than 200.

Last letters: U, Q, H, K

Things have changed since we last looked at the list of Intel processors. Processor list decoding. The model number is usually followed by one or a combination of the following letters: U, Y, T, Q, H, and K. Here’s what they mean:

  • U: Extra Low Power. U rating for laptop processors only. They use less power and are better suited to the battery.
  • Y: Low power. Typically used for older laptops and mobile processors.
  • T: Power Optimized for desktop processors.
  • Q: Quad-core processor. The Q rating is only for processors with four physical cores.
  • H: High performance graphics. The chipset has one of the best graphics units from Intel.
  • K: Unlocked. This means that you can overclock the processor yourself.

Understanding these letters and the above numbering system will help you know what the processor offers just by looking at the model number, without having to read the actual specifications.

You can find the meaning of the other letters in the Intel manuals for processor numbers.

Hyper-Threading: i7 > i3 > i5

As you can see above, Intel specifically writes U and Q for the number of physical cores. Well, what are the other cores, you ask? The answer is virtual cores activated using Hyper-Threading technology.

In layman’s terms, hyper-threading allows one physical core to act as two virtual cores, thereby executing many tasks simultaneously without activating the second physical core (which will require more power from the system).

If both processors are active and using hyperthreading, these four virtual cores will compute faster. Note, however, that physical cores are faster than virtual cores. A quad-core CPU will perform much better than a dual-core hyperthreaded CPU!

The Intel Core i3 series is hyper-threaded. The Intel Core i7 series also supports hyper-threading. The Intel Core i5 series does not support it.

Turbo Boost: i7 > i5 > i3

On the other hand, Intel Core i3 series does not support Turbo Boost. The Core i5 series uses Turbo Boost to speed up your tasks, just like the Core i7.

Turbo Boost is a patented technology to intelligently increase the processor’s clock speed if the application requires it. For example, if you’re playing a game and your system needs some extra power, Turbo Boost will kick in to compensate.

Turbo Boost is useful for those who use resource-intensive software such as video editors or video games, but it doesn’t really matter if you’re just going to surf the web and use Microsoft Office.

Cache size: i7 > i5 > i3

Besides Hyper-Threading and Turbo Boost, one of the main differences in the Core lineup is cache size. The cache is the processor’s own memory and acts like its personal RAM — and it’s one of the little-known features that can slow down your PC.

Just like with RAM, the larger the cache, the better. Therefore, if the processor performs one task over and over again, it will store that task in its cache. If the processor can store more tasks in its private memory, it can make them faster if they come up again.

The Core i3 series typically contains up to 3 MB of cache. The Core i5 series has 3MB to 6MB cache. The Core i7 series has 4MB to 8MB cache.

Graphics: HD, Iris, Iris Pro

Since graphics have been integrated into the processor chip, this has become an important consideration when purchasing processors. But like everything else, Intel has made the system a bit confusing.

There are now typically three tiers of graphics devices: Intel HD, Intel Iris, and Intel Iris Pro. You will see the model name like Intel HD 520 or Intel Iris Pro 580… and that’s where the confusion starts.

Here is a brief example of how overwhelming this can be. The Intel HD 520 is the main graphics chipset. The Intel Iris 550 is better than the Intel HD 520, but also basic. But Intel HD 530 is a high performance graphics unit and better than Intel Iris 550. However, Intel Iris Pro 580 is also a high performance graphics unit and better than Intel HD 530.

Best advice on how to interpret them? Just don’t. Instead, rely on the Intel naming system. If the processor model ends with H, you know it is a high performance module.

i3, i5, i7 core comparison

Processor

Number of cores

Cache size

Hyper Threading

Turbo Boost

Graphics

Price

Core i3

2 3MB Yes No Low Low

Core i5

2-4 3MB-6MB no Yes Medium Medium

Core i7

2-6 4MB-12MB Yes Yes Best Darling

Simply put, here’s who each processor type is best for:

  • Core i3: core users. economic choice. Convenient for browsing the web, using Microsoft Office, video calling and social networking. Not for gamers or professionals.
  • Core i5: Intermediate users. Those who want a balance between performance and price. Good for gaming if you buy an HQ processor or a Q processor with a dedicated GPU.
  • Core i7: Professionals. This is the best thing Intel can do right now.

How did you choose?

This article is a basic guide for those who want to buy a new Intel processor but are confused between Core i3, i5 and i7. But even after understanding all this, when it’s time to make a decision, you may need to choose between two processors of different generations.

What other advice would you give to those who are also stuck buying a PCU and have to make a choice?

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