The Core i3-2100 is at least 2x slower gaming CPU than the Core i9-11900K, however, it's a better value for money, as it's $236.92 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i3-2100
- Up to 84% cheaper – $44.14 vs $281.06
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
Advantages of the Core i9-11900K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 4 threads
Core i3-2100 vs Core i9-11900K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-2100
Feb 20th, 2011
Average FPS
167
81%
Min 1% FPS
112
82%
Price, €
€44.14
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.26/FPS
100%
Core i9-11900K
Mar 16th, 2021
Average FPS
207
100%
Min 1% FPS
136
100%
Price, €
€281.06
15%
Value, €/FPS
€1.35/FPS
19%
Core i3-2100 vs Core i9-11900K 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 i9-11900K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-2100 vs Core i9-11900K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-2100
Feb 20th, 2011
Cores
2-core
25%
L3 Cache
3 MB
19%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
89%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
42%
Core i9-11900K
Mar 16th, 2021
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
16 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-2100 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i9-11900K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Feb 20th, 2011 | Release Date | Mar 16th, 2021 |
$117.00 | MSRP | $539.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Rocket Lake |
65 W | Power Consumption | 125 W |
| Performance | ||
| 2 | Cores | 8 |
| 4 | Threads | 16 |
| 3.1 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Frequency | 5.3 GHz |
| 3 MB | L3 Cache | 16 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1333 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz |
| Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 750 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
