Best GPUs for Intel Core i3-10100
Top 15 GPUs ranked by performance and balance with the Intel Core i3-10100 at 1440p. Balanced pairings ranked by power, then by bottleneck %.
Balanced ~10%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:51Ultra|74Bal|102Perf
Balanced ~7%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:48Ultra|70Bal|96Perf
Balanced ~6%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:46Ultra|67Bal|92Perf
Balanced ~5%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:45Ultra|65Bal|89Perf
Balanced ~5%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:45Ultra|65Bal|89Perf
Balanced ~4%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:44Ultra|64Bal|87Perf
Balanced ~4%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:43Ultra|62Bal|86Perf
Balanced ~3%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:42Ultra|61Bal|84Perf
Balanced ~2%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:42Ultra|60Bal|83Perf
Balanced ~2%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:41Ultra|59Bal|81Perf
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best GPU for the Intel Core i3-10100?
The NVIDIA RTX 3060 Ti is the best GPU for the Intel Core i3-10100 with only a 10% bottleneck at 1440p. It has a gaming score of 62/100 and costs $210.
What is the cheapest GPU that won't bottleneck with the Intel Core i3-10100?
The NVIDIA RTX 3060 Ti is well-balanced with the Intel Core i3-10100, at only 10% bottleneck at 1440p and costs $210.
Can the Intel Core i3-10100 handle a high-end GPU?
The Intel Core i3-10100 has a gaming score of 46/100. Pairing it with a very high-end GPU may cause a noticeable CPU bottleneck, especially at 1080p. Best paired with a mid-range GPU.
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