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Core i3-2100 vs Ryzen 5 3600

Core i3-2100 vs Ryzen 5 3600: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i3-2100

3.1 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-2100 Logo
Intel Core i3-2100 Dual-Core Processor 3.1 GHz 3 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I32100

Buy for 44.14 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 43 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Ryzen 5 3600

3.6 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for 84.68 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 50 minutes ago

Core i3-2100

3.1 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-2100 Logo
Intel Core i3-2100 Dual-Core Processor 3.1 GHz 3 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I32100

Buy for 44.14 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 43 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Ryzen 5 3600

3.6 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for 84.68 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 50 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Ryzen 5 3600 outperforms the cheaper Core i3-2100 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-2100 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Ryzen 5 3600 is 3059 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-2100.

Advantages of Core i3-2100

  • Up to 48% cheaper than Ryzen 5 3600 - $39.77 vs $76.29
  • Up to 45% better value when playing Deathloop than Ryzen 5 3600 - $0.26 vs $0.47 per FPS
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 5 3600 doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Ryzen 5 3600

  • Performs up to 7% better in Deathloop than Core i3-2100 - 180 vs 168 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-2100 - 12 vs 4 threads
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Deathloop

Deathloop

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i3-2100 Logo
Core i3-2100

Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011


FPS

168

93%

Value, €/FPS

€0.26/FPS

100%

Price, €

€44.14

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i3-2100 Dual-Core Processor 3.1 GHz 3 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I32100

Buy for 44.14 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 43 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Logo
Ryzen 5 3600

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019


FPS

180

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.47/FPS

55%

Price, €

€84.68

52%

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for 84.68 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 50 minutes ago

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Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i3-2100 Logo
Core i3-2100

Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Logo
Ryzen 5 3600

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i3-2100 Logo
Core i3-2100

Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011


Single-Core

466

29%

Multi-Core

954

14%

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Logo
Ryzen 5 3600

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019


Single-Core

1597

100%

Multi-Core

6884

100%

Intel Core i3-2100 Logo

Core i3-2100

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AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Logo

Ryzen 5 3600

Feb 20th, 2011Release Date
Jul 7th, 2019
Core i3CollectionRyzen 5
Sandy BridgeCodenameMatisse
Intel Socket 1155SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
2Cores
6
4Threads
12
3.1 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.6 GHz
Non-TurboTurbo Clock Speed4.2 GHz
65 WTDP65 W
32 nmProcess Size
7 nm
31.0xMultiplier
36.0x
Intel HD 2000
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

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