Key Differences
In short — Core i7-7820X 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 Core i7-7820X is 2318 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-2100.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-2100
- Up to 89% cheaper than Core i7-7820X - $35.83 vs $325.38
- Up to 86% better value when playing Rust than Core i7-7820X - $0.26 vs $1.85 per FPS
- Consumes up to 54% less energy than Intel Core i7-7820X - 65 vs 140 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-7820X doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7820X
- Performs up to 26% better in Rust than Core i3-2100 - 195 vs 155 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-2100 - 16 vs 4 threads
Rust
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
FPS
155
79%
Value, €/FPS
€0.26/FPS
100%
Price, €
€39.77
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €39.77 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 121 minutes ago
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
FPS
195
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.85/FPS
14%
Price, €
€361.17
11%
FPS Winner
Buy for €361.17 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 122 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-2100 | vs | Intel Core i7-7820X |
---|---|---|
Feb 20th, 2011 | Release Date | Jun 26th, 2017 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i7 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Skylake-E/EP |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 8 |
4 | Threads | 16 |
3.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.3 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 140 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
31.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |