CPU Comparison
Intel Core i3-10110U vs Intel Core i5-3365M
A side-by-side comparison of specs, performance and value. The Intel Core i3-10110U is a 10th-generation, dual-core mobile processor designed primarily for budget-friendly laptops and Chromebooks. Launched in August 2019, it was part of the Comet Lake-U family, though it heavily mirrored the previous generation's architecture. It features 2 physical cores coupled with Hyper-Threading for 4 total threads, running at a base clock of 2.1 GHz and boosting up to 4.1 GHz. With a 25W TDP and a 72°C Tcase max, it was intended for thin-and-light chassis designs that required active but minimal cooling. The chip included only 4MB of L3 cache and relied on basic UHD integrated graphics. Notably, it supported both legacy DDR3L and newer DDR4 memory types, giving OEMs flexibility in sourcing cheaper components for entry-level laptops. It is now officially listed as End-of-Life, having been replaced by newer 11th and 12th-generation U-series parts that offer dramatically more cores and significantly better power efficiency.
The Bottom Line
Overview & Launch
Specifications Compared
Performance Compared
Productivity
Can handle a single Word document or spreadsheet, but opening multiple browser tabs alongside office apps will cause severe slowdowns.
Can handle basic office tasks but struggles with modern web applications and multitasking.
Gaming
The basic UHD graphics cannot handle any modern games. Even older e-sports titles will struggle at low settings.
Only suitable for very old or lightweight games at low resolutions and settings.
Virtualization
2 cores and 4 threads are fundamentally inadequate for running virtual machines.
Supports VT-x and VT-d, but only two cores limit practical virtual machine usage.
Efficiency
While 25W is low, modern ARM chips and newer Intel chips do far more work per watt.
Reasonable for a 2012 35 W mobile chip, but far less efficient than modern processors.
Specialized Performance
AI / ML
- No AI hardware
- No AVX-512
- Cannot handle AI tasks
- No AI acceleration hardware
- No AVX2 or later instruction support
- Completely unsuitable for any AI workload
Content Creation
Gaming
- No dedicated gaming capability
- Integrated UHD graphics are severely limited
- CPU bottlenecks even the lightest games
- Intel HD 4000 is vastly outdated for modern games
- Can handle games like Minecraft, Terraria, and older titles at low settings
- No dedicated GPU means no realistic path to modern gaming
Industry Impact
Best CPU by Use Case
Target Audience
Strengths & Weaknesses
Pros
- Very cheap on the used market
- Low 25W power draw
- Supports both DDR3L and DDR4
- 4.1 GHz boost provides okay single-task speed
- Sufficient for basic offline typing
Cons
- Only 2 cores and 4 threads
- 4MB L3 cache is very small
- End-of-Life and no longer manufactured
- UHD graphics are extremely weak
- Struggles with modern web applications
Pros
- Intel HD 4000 was a meaningful graphics leap for integrated solutions in 2012
- 22nm process improved power efficiency
- VT-x and VT-d virtualization support
- TXT (Trusted Execution Technology) for enterprise security
- AES-NI hardware encryption acceleration
Cons
- Only two cores, completely insufficient for modern multi-threaded workloads
- No AVX2 support limits newer software compatibility
- 35 W TDP is high by modern ultrabook standards
- No modern connectivity (USB 4, Thunderbolt)
- Obsolete for any current meaningful use case
Competitors & Alternatives
Intel Core i3-10110U
- AMD Ryzen 3 3200URival
Budget Mobile
- AMD Athlon 300URival
Budget Mobile
- Intel Pentium Gold 5405URival
Entry Mobile
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 7cRival
Budget Mobile
- MediaTek Kompanio 500Rival
Budget Mobile
- AMD Ryzen 3 5300UAlt
Offers 4 cores and 8 threads, completely solving the multitasking issues of the 10110U.
11th-gen successor with much better single-core performance and Iris Xe graphics.
Compare head-to-headA massive leap in performance and efficiency for thin-and-light laptops.
Compare head-to-head- Alt
If buying a premium laptop, the M1 offers exponentially better battery life and performance.
Compare head-to-head - Any Modern ARM ChromebookAlt
For basic web browsing, a cheap ARM Chromebook will feel faster and last longer on a charge.
Intel Core i5-3365M
- AMD A10-4600MRival
Mobile Mainstream
- AMD A8-4500MRival
Mobile Budget
- Intel Core i7-3520MRival
Mobile Premium
- Intel Core i3-3110MRival
Mobile Entry
- AMD A6-4400MRival
Mobile Budget
- Intel Core i5-4200MAlt
Haswell successor with better power efficiency and slightly improved graphics.
Slightly higher-clocked Ivy Bridge alternative in a socketed package.
Compare head-to-head
Our Verdict on Each
Obsolete for modern use. Its 2 cores struggle heavily with today's web applications, making it suitable only for the lightest, most basic computing tasks.
Best for: You should avoid purchasing any new laptop containing the Intel Core i3-10110U in today's market. With only 2 cores and 4 threads, this processor struggles heavily with modern web browsing habits, where having dozens of tabs open alongside streaming video or communication apps will quickly saturate its processing capability. If you are looking at the used or refurbished market, laptops with this chip should only be considered if they are exceptionally cheap (under $150) and if your usage is strictly limited to lightweight tasks like writing documents, watching offline video, or basic web surfing. For a new budget laptop, even the most basic ARM-based Chromebook or an AMD Ryzen 3 powered Windows laptop will provide a vastly superior, longer-lasting experience due to having more CPU cores and significantly better integrated graphics. Do not buy this chip for any form of multitasking.
Read the full reviewThe Core i5-3365M was a solid mid-range mobile processor in 2012, offering meaningful improvements over its Sandy Bridge predecessors in graphics and power efficiency. Today, it is obsolete for any demanding workload but can still handle basic tasks in older laptops.
Best for: Keeping an existing laptop with this processor functional for basic tasks
Read the full reviewFrequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Intel Core i3-10110U or Intel Core i5-3365M?
Based on our editorial ratings, the Intel Core i5-3365M comes out ahead with a score of 5.5/10. That said, the best choice depends on your workload — check the spec and performance breakdown above for gaming, productivity and efficiency differences.
Which is faster for gaming, Intel Core i3-10110U or Intel Core i5-3365M?
For gaming, the Intel Core i5-3365M leads with a gaming performance score of 25/100 among Intel Core i3-10110U and Intel Core i5-3365M.
Which uses less power?
The Intel Core i3-10110U has the lowest rated TDP. Power draw across these chips: Intel Core i3-10110U (25 W), Intel Core i5-3365M (35 W).
Do Intel Core i3-10110U and Intel Core i5-3365M use the same socket?
No. They use different sockets (Intel Core i3-10110U: BGA 1440, Intel Core i5-3365M: Intel BGA 1023), so each needs a compatible motherboard.
Which is faster in multi-core benchmarks?
The Intel Core i5-3365M posts the highest multi-core benchmark score. Multi-core results: Intel Core i3-10110U (0), Intel Core i5-3365M (2,100). Benchmark figures are approximate and workload-dependent.