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Core i3-2100

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2 Cores, 4 Threads @3.1 GHz, Sandy Bridge.
Release date ≤ Q4 2013.

Average Bench: 56.8% (566th of 1305)

more Based on 48,470 user benchmarks.  Devices: BFEBFBFF000206A7, , BFEBFBFF000306A9, 0000000000000000, 0FABFBFF000206A7, 00000000000206A7 Models: Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-2100 CPU @ 3.10GHz, Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-2100 CPU @, Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-2100 CPU @ 3.10GHz
Poor: 45%Average: 56.8% Great: 63%
Gaming
Gaming 57%
Gunboat
Desktop
Desktop 64%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 40%
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Average average bench

The Intel Core i3-2100 averaged 43.2% lower than the peak scores attained by the group leaders. This isn't a great result which indicates that there are much faster alternatives on the comparison list.

Strengths

Avg. Memory Latency 82.1Pts
Avg. Single Core Mixed Speed 73.1Pts

Very good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i3-2100 is just 18.5%. This is a relatively narrow range which indicates that the Intel Core i3-2100 performs reasonably consistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Mixed Speed 190Pts
Avg. Octa Core Mixed Speed 188Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 48,470 samples)
Rank 56656.8%
Min Avg Max
66 Memory 82.1 92.1
46.7 1-Core 73.1 81.6
79.1 2-Core 127 154
59.5% 94.1 Pts
Min Avg Max
112 4-Core 184 209
128 8-Core 188 210
25.3% 186 Pts
Min Avg Max
131 64-Core 190 210
12.7% 190 Pts
User Benchmarks Bench Normal Heavy Server
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.1 GHz, turbo 3.1 GHz (avg)
61.1% Good
Memory 88.3
1-Core 75
2-Core 130
62% 97.7 Pts
4-Core 200
8-Core 195
27% 198 Pts
64-Core 198
13% 198 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.1 GHz, turbo 3.1 GHz (avg)
59.4% Above average
Memory 90.2
1-Core 47.3
2-Core 91.9
52% 76.5 Pts
4-Core 173
8-Core 145
22% 159 Pts
64-Core 150
10% 150 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.1 GHz, turbo 3.1 GHz (avg)
56.6% Above average
Memory 77.4
1-Core 81.7
2-Core 152
63% 104 Pts
4-Core 210
8-Core 210
29% 210 Pts
64-Core 207
14% 207 Pts
LGA1155 CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.1 GHz, turbo 3.1 GHz (avg)
55.9% Above average
Memory 76.5
1-Core 78.9
2-Core 94
55% 83.1 Pts
4-Core 206
8-Core 210
28% 208 Pts
64-Core 208
14% 208 Pts
Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-2100 CPU @ 3.10GHz, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.1 GHz, turbo 3.1 GHz (avg)
53.8% Above average
Memory 76.6
1-Core 80.3
2-Core 125
59% 93.9 Pts
4-Core 178
8-Core 203
26% 190 Pts
64-Core 204
14% 204 Pts
Socket 1155, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.1 GHz, turbo 3.1 GHz (avg)
51.4% Above average
Memory 71.3
1-Core 71.7
2-Core 128
56% 90.4 Pts
4-Core 187
8-Core 174
25% 180 Pts
64-Core 174
12% 174 Pts
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The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 41,982,368 CPUs tested.

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Gaming 2%
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Desktop
Desktop 54%
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Workstation
Workstation 2%
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CPU
Core i3-2100Intel  $50Bench 57%, 48,470 samples1x
GPU
HD 2000 (Desktop 1.1 GHz)IntelBench 1%, 112,812 samples1,671x
GTX 1050-TiNvidia  $155Bench 31%, 743,604 samples1,459x
HD 2500 (Desktop 1.05 GHz)IntelBench 1%, 113,513 samples983x
SSD
A400 240GBKingston  $32Bench 68%, 291,555 samples1,105x
A400 120GBKingston  $25Bench 60%, 132,270 samples638x
Virtual NVMe Disk 275GBParallelsBench 193%, 788 samples533x
RAM
2x2GBUnknownBench 19%, 384,766 samples1,294x
4x2GBUnknownBench 25%, 158,974 samples856x
1x4GBUnknownBench 25%, 140,931 samples503x
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 63% - Good Total price: $82

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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™ i3-2100 Processor (3M Cache, 3.10 GHz)
Code NameSandy Bridge
Launch DateQ1'11
Processor Numberi3-2100
# of Cores2
# of Threads4
Cache3 MB SmartCache
Instruction Set64-bit
Instruction Set ExtensionsSSE4.1/4.2, AVX
Embedded Options AvailableNo
Lithography32 nm
Recommended Price$120.00
Clock Speed3.1 GHz
Bus Speed5 GT/s DMI
Max TDP65 W
Expected DiscontinuanceQ3'2013

Graphics

Processor GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 2000
Graphics Base Frequency850 MHz
Wireless DisplayNo
# of Displays Supported2
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency1.1 GHz
Quick Sync VideoYes
InTru 3D TechYes
Clear Video HD TechYes
Intel InsiderYes
Flexible Display InterfaceYes

Memory

Max Memory Size32 GB
Memory TypesDDR3 1066/1333
Memory Channels2
Memory Bandwidth21 GB/s

Expansion Options

PCI Express Revision2.0
Max # of PCI Express Lanes16

Data Protection

AES New InstructionsNo

Advanced Technologies

Virtualization Tech (VT-x)Yes
Intel 64Yes
Idle StatesYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® TechYes
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYes
Turbo Boost TechNo
Hyper-Threading TechYes
Virtualization for Directed I/O (VT-d)No
VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Yes
vPro TechNo
Identity Protection TechYes
Fast Memory AccessYes
Flex Memory AccessYes

Package

Package Size37.5mm x 37.5mm
Max CPU Configuration1
Sockets SupportedFCLGA1155

Platform Protection

Execute Disable BitYes
Trusted Execution TechNo

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Excellent

4 months ago.

As i can see, you just made i3 only with 2 cores, but it's 4 cores :\

JPN-User
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Poor

1 month ago.

i am using it since 2011 it is still usable

SVK-User
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Good

2 months ago.

For 2020 workloads at the edge.

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Terrible

22 months ago.

does jack

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