The Core i7-4790K is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-2100. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i7-4790K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-2100
- Consumes up to 26% less energy – 65 vs 88 Watts
Core i7-4790K vs Core i3-2100 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-4790K
May 1st, 2014
Average FPS
205
100%
Min 1% FPS
143
100%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
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Core i3-2100
Feb 20th, 2011
Average FPS
188
92%
Min 1% FPS
132
92%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i7-4790K vs Core i3-2100 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-4790K vs Core i3-2100 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-4790K vs Core i3-2100 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-4790K
May 1st, 2014
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
100%
Core i3-2100
Feb 20th, 2011
Cores
2-core
50%
L3 Cache
3 MB
38%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
78%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
83%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-4790K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-2100 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
May 1st, 2014 | Release Date | Feb 20th, 2011 |
| $3.50 | MSRP | $1.17 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1150 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Haswell | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| 88 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
4 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
4.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.1 GHz |
| 4.4 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
8 MB | L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1600 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1333 MHz |
| Intel HD 4600 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
