Average Bench: 42.7% (996th of 1445)

Based on 5 user benchmarks.  Device: 1F8BFBFF000206A7 Model: Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-2100 CPU @ 3.10GHz
Poor: 33%Average: 42.7% Great: 50%
Gaming
Gaming 43%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 50%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 30%
Raft

Below average average bench

The Intel Core i3-2100 averaged 57.2% 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 62.6Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 65.5Pts

Unknown consistency

There are too few samples to reasonably determine how consistently this CPU perfroms. This result should be interpreted with caution.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 137Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 137Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 5 samples)
Min Avg Max
49 Memory 62.6 76.2
52.9 1-Core 65.5 78.4
87.4 2-Core 108 132
48% 78.8 Pts
Min Avg Max
95.1 4-Core 134 205
108 8-Core 137 206
18% 135 Pts
Min Avg Max
107 64-Core 137 205
8.5% 137 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
CPU #000, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 3.1 GHz
Memory 76.2
1-Core 78.4
2-Core 132
58% 95.4 Pts
4-Core 140
8-Core 135
18% 137 Pts
64-Core 140
9% 140 Pts
None, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.1 GHz
Memory 59.1
1-Core 57.3
2-Core 87.4
43% 67.9 Pts
4-Core 205
8-Core 206
27% 205 Pts
64-Core 205
13% 205 Pts
None, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 3.1 GHz
Memory 70.6
1-Core 52.9
2-Core 93.6
46% 72.4 Pts
4-Core 125
8-Core 113
16% 119 Pts
64-Core 116
7% 116 Pts
CPU 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 3.1 GHz, turbo 3.1 GHz (avg)
Memory 57.9
1-Core 66.5
2-Core 108
47% 77.5 Pts
4-Core 105
8-Core 108
14% 106 Pts
64-Core 107
7% 107 Pts
CPU #000, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 3.1 GHz
Memory 49
1-Core 72.2
2-Core 121
46% 80.8 Pts
4-Core 95.1
8-Core 124
14% 110 Pts
64-Core 117
7% 117 Pts

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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 Speed3.10 GHz
Bus Speed5 GT/s DMI
Max TDP65 W
Expected DiscontinuanceQ3'2013

Graphics

Processor GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 2000
Graphics Base Frequency850.00 MHz
Wireless DisplayNo
# of Displays Supported2
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency1.10 GHz
Quick Sync VideoYes
InTru 3D TechYes
Clear Video HD TechYes
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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