Best CPU Upgrade From i3 10100F (Upgrade or Not)

March 22, 2023October 15, 2023 KUNIK JINDAL 0 Comments

Are you looking to upgrade your CPU from i3 10100f? We have added everything you need to know about that.

You will get the new i3 13100f processor in the market for better gaming and productivity. It also included some other best-value processors available in the market.

After the list, reasons for waiting or upgrading currently.

So let’s check the first processor in the list.

1. AMD Ryzen 5 5500 – Performs double as compared to i3 10th gen

Specifications of Ryzen 5 5500

Cores	6
Threads	12
Base clock	3.6 GHz
Boost Clock	4.2 GHz
Cache memory	16 Mb
TDP	65W
Max Ram Frequency	Up to 3200MHz
Socket Supported	AM4
IGPU	Not available (Discrete GPU required)

Ryzen 5 5500 is a budget-friendly processor for gaming and productivity. You can expect better performance as compared to Ryzen 5 3600x processor or i5 11400f processor.

Also, you can easily overclock this processor for better performance from it. This processor is a better option as compared to Ryzen 5 3600 in gaming.

For gaming performance, you will get (20 to 30 %) more frames per second on Ryzen 5 5500 as compared to the i3 10100f.

Why should you upgrade to Ryzen 5 5500

Only if need a processor which can give you better productivity performance at affordable pricing. Also, you have to consider the cost of changing the motherboard. For gaming, you won’t get a big difference.

Lastly, for an ideal gaming option value check the next option.

2. Intel Core i3 13100f – Ideal Option for 1080p Gaming

Specifications of Intel i3 13100f

Cores	4
Threads	4
Base clock	3.4 GHz
Boost Clock	4.5 GHz
Cache memory	12 Mb
TDP	89W
Max Ram Frequency	Up to 4800MT/s
Socket Supported	LGA1700
IGPU	Not available (Discrete GPU required)

Intel i3 13100f is a newly launched processor from Intel. The Pricing of this processor is very affordable as compared to other processors. Also, you will get the option of an affordable motherboard for this processor.

This processor doesn’t come with any efficient cores which are available i5 13400f processor (expensive one).

For gaming performance, the i3 13100f is a slightly better option for gaming as compared to the intel i3 12100f processor and Ryzen 5 5500. However, you will get better working performance on Ryzen 5 5500.

Why should you upgrade to i3 13100f

If you want to get the best gaming performance while upgrading from the i3 10100f processor then the i3 13100f is the best and budget-friendly option for you.

Lastly, for better understanding, check the comparison of i3 13100f with i3 10100f and how to get the best value with future-proofing options mentioned below.

3. Intel Core i5 12400f – Great Performance

Specifications of Intel i5 12400f

Cores	6
Threads	12
Base clock	2.5 GHz
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz
Cache memory	18 Mb
TDP	117W
Max Ram Frequency	Up to 4800MT/s
Socket Supported	LGA1700
IGPU	Not available (Discrete GPU required)

Intel i5 12400f is the only processor which offers you better or similar performance in productivity as compared to the Ryzen processor in the budget segment. For gaming, this processor is the best option for the pricing.

For gaming performance, this processor is capable of gaming on 1080p resolution with any game.

Why should you upgrade to i5 12400f?

It is a processor which is terms as a great option for gaming currently. Also, you will get good productivity on this processor. Therefore, it is a good option for gaming and productivity for its price.

Lastly, if you can spend slightly more then you can check the newly launched i3 13400f processor. It has 10 cores, 6 performance, and 4 efficient cores.

Should your upgrade CPU from i3 10th generation or not

Currently, you can get an ideal option i5 12400f and the i3 13100f is best for gaming on a budget. Also, the Ryzen 5 5500 is best for productivity on a budget.

But still, you may have a question does it really necessary to upgrade from your current processor? Let’s find out.

Is Intel i3 10100f enough for you?

As you know, the Intel i3 10100f is a budget-friendly and old processor. It is good for budget-friendly games, video editing, and a list of graphics cards for the i3 10100f processor.

Also, for your budget-friendly monitor which is capable of normal gaming the i3 10100f processor is enough.

However, if i3 10100f is giving some problems to you. Let’s discuss the comparison with i3 10100f and i3 13100f.

i3 10100f vs i3 13100f (Which is better)

i3 13100f is a new processor you need to have a new motherboard for using this processor. Make sure to add that cost as well.

Gaming performance

When it comes to gaming performance, we found that you can expect a 20 to 30% increase in performance with the i3 13100f processor. It means if you are getting 60 fps on the i3 10100f then will get 72 to 78 fps on the i3 13100f processor.

CPU performance

Intel i3 13100f is a new processor, therefore, you can expect a minimum of 60% more CPU performance as compared to the i3 10100f processor.

Now, it is clear that the i3 13100f is a great option. Also, for better performance i5 12400f or Ryzen 5 5500 can be selected. So let’s discuss the right time to upgrade for upgrading the processor.

Wait for six or more months and get the excellent option.

As we know, Intel launches a new generation in the month of January and the price of the earlier generation dropped after the launch of the new one.

Also, you will get access to the latest generation motherboard for that processor. Maybe you can get the latest generation options from AMD as well for even better value.

Bottom Line!

If you think the current option for enough for your need then no need to wait just get the above-mentioned option. But if you want double CPU performance and 50 to 70% better gaming performance from the i3 10100f processor then wait for the next generation.

Also, while testing we found that i3 12100f and i3 13100f has small noticeable performance difference. That’s for the better value you can wait for upcoming processors.

How i3 10100f Performance depends on your PC specification

If your PC won’t have the recommended specification for a game or software the i3 10100f alone can’t provide the best performance.

Why?

On games, check if the processor does a bottleneck with the game or your graphics card. In most budget-friendly graphics cards. The i3 10100f won’t bottleneck.

For better gaming, you must have a GPU for an i3 10100f processor first.

However, with a good GPU and i3 10100f, there may an issue with the monitor. The monitor is capable of maximum performance in games.

Conclusion

If you want the best option currently then you can upgrade to i3 13100f or Ryzen 5 5500 processor. However, if you have a high-end GPU or you want to play games on higher resolution then the i5 12400f is a good option.

Also, for gaming on a higher resolution, you can consider waiting for the upcoming processors from AMD and Intel for the best value.

So here’s the guide on the best CPU upgrade from i3 10100f processor.

Now I want to know which processor you liked to upgrade and what you want to do with that new processor gaming or video editing?

Let me know in the comments below.