The Core i3-2100 is a much slower gaming CPU than the Core i7-3770S, however, it's a better value for money, as it's $54.02 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i3-2100
- Up to 55% cheaper – $44.14 vs $98.16
- A better value for money for gaming
Advantages of the Core i7-3770S
- A much faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 4 threads
Core i3-2100 vs Core i7-3770S for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-2100
Feb 20th, 2011
Average FPS
167
98%
Min 1% FPS
112
97%
Price, €
€44.14
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.26/FPS
100%
Core i7-3770S
Apr 29th, 2012
Average FPS
171
100%
Min 1% FPS
115
100%
Price, €
€98.16
44%
Value, €/FPS
€0.57/FPS
46%
Core i3-2100 vs Core i7-3770S in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-2100 vs Core i7-3770S in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-2100 vs Core i7-3770S in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-2100
Feb 20th, 2011
Cores
2-core
50%
L3 Cache
3 MB
38%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
100%
Core i7-3770S
Apr 29th, 2012
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-2100 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-3770S |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Feb 20th, 2011 | Release Date | Apr 29th, 2012 |
| $117.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| 65 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
| 2 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.1 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.1 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Frequency | 3.9 GHz |
| 3 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1333 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4000 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
