Key Differences
In short — Core i5-661 outperforms Core i3-2100 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-661 is 409 days older than Core i3-2100.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-661
- Performs up to 1% better in Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves than Core i3-2100 - 157 vs 156 FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i3-2100
- Consumes up to 25% less energy than Intel Core i5-661 - 65 vs 87 Watts
Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i5-661
Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
Core i3-2100
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-661 | vs | Intel Core i3-2100 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 7th, 2010 | Release Date | Feb 20th, 2011 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
| Clarkdale | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| Intel Socket 1156 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 2 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.1 GHz |
| 3.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
| 87 W | TDP | 65 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
| 25.0x | Multiplier | 31.0x |
| Intel HD | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
