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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: 58.7% (488th of 1239)

more Based on 37,601 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: 48%Average: 58.7% Great: 64%
Gaming
Gaming 59%
Gunboat
Desktop
Desktop 65%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 41%
Speed boat

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Average average bench

The Intel Core i3-2100 averaged 41.3% 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 85.8Pts
Avg. Single Core Mixed Speed 73.5Pts

Very good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i3-2100 is just 15.6%. 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 189Pts
Avg. Octa Core Mixed Speed 188Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 37,601 samples)
Rank 48858.7%
Min Avg Max
70.4 Memory 85.8 92.1
49 1-Core 73.5 81.6
83.9 2-Core 128 156
60.9% 95.7 Pts
Min Avg Max
117 4-Core 185 210
128 8-Core 188 210
25.5% 187 Pts
Min Avg Max
135 64-Core 189 210
12.7% 189 Pts
User Benchmarks Bench Normal Heavy Server
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
LGA1155 CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.1 GHz
63.4% Good
Memory 91.2
1-Core 80.9
2-Core 133
65% 102 Pts
4-Core 209
8-Core 208
29% 209 Pts
64-Core 208
14% 208 Pts
LGA1155, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.1 GHz, turbo 3.1 GHz (avg)
62.3% Good
Memory 89.4
1-Core 80.7
2-Core 145
66% 105 Pts
4-Core 207
8-Core 205
28% 206 Pts
64-Core 204
14% 204 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.1 GHz, turbo 3.1 GHz (avg)
62.1% Good
Memory 89.7
1-Core 70.5
2-Core 129
62% 96.3 Pts
4-Core 202
8-Core 205
28% 204 Pts
64-Core 205
14% 205 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.1 GHz, turbo 3.1 GHz (avg)
61.8% Good
Memory 91.6
1-Core 80.4
2-Core 135
65% 102 Pts
4-Core 190
8-Core 176
25% 183 Pts
64-Core 186
12% 186 Pts
LGA1155, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.1 GHz
60.9% Good
Memory 91.6
1-Core 68.9
2-Core 126
62% 95.3 Pts
4-Core 175
8-Core 191
25% 183 Pts
64-Core 196
13% 196 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.1 GHz, turbo 3.1 GHz (avg)
58.2% Above average
Memory 83.2
1-Core 79.8
2-Core 147
64% 103 Pts
4-Core 192
8-Core 209
27% 200 Pts
64-Core 208
14% 208 Pts
LGA1155, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.1 GHz
58.2% Above average
Memory 83.6
1-Core 69.9
2-Core 118
58% 90.5 Pts
4-Core 194
8-Core 182
26% 188 Pts
64-Core 210
14% 210 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.1 GHz, turbo 3.1 GHz (avg)
57.3% Above average
Memory 79.6
1-Core 71.9
2-Core 124
58% 91.7 Pts
4-Core 206
8-Core 199
28% 203 Pts
64-Core 208
14% 208 Pts
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 Market Share (See Leaders)

The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 28,618,218 CPUs tested.

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Gaming
Gaming 32%
Sail boat
Desktop
Desktop 59%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 23%
Surfboard

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CPU
Core i3-2100Intel  $50Bench 59%, 37,601 samples1x
GPU
GTX 1050-TiNvidia  $150Bench 32%, 565,821 samples2,684x
HD 2000 (Desktop 1.1 GHz)IntelBench 1%, 95,930 samples2,469x
GTX 1060-6GBNvidia  $267Bench 57%, 877,208 samples1,849x
SSD
850 Evo 250GBSamsung  $75Bench 103%, 583,942 samples1,351x
A400 240GBKingston  $32Bench 63%, 147,513 samples1,112x
A400 120GBKingston  $28Bench 60%, 80,270 samples1,043x
RAM
2x2GBUnknownBench 19%, 311,670 samples2,726x
4x2GBUnknownBench 25%, 138,245 samples1,848x
1x4GBUnknownBench 25%, 104,495 samples918x
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 49% - Average Total price: $275

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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

 Comments

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Excellent (edit your comment) Add link

12 days ago.

RUS-User
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3,792

Good

6 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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2,670

Excellent

2 months ago.

i am using it since 2011 it is still usable

Liommm
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Terrible

11 months ago.

does jack

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