Key Differences
In short — Core i9-10900F 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 i9-10900F is 3357 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-2100.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-2100
- Up to 81% cheaper than Core i9-10900F - $35.83 vs $190.11
- Up to 79% better value when playing Elden Ring than Core i9-10900F - $0.36 vs $1.7 per FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-10900F doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i9-10900F
- Performs up to 12% better in Elden Ring than Core i3-2100 - 124 vs 111 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-2100 - 20 vs 4 threads
Elden Ring
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
FPS
111
89%
Value, €/FPS
€0.36/FPS
100%
Price, €
€39.77
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €39.77 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 160 minutes ago
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
FPS
124
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.7/FPS
21%
Price, €
€211.02
18%
FPS Winner
Buy for €211.02 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 161 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-2100 | vs | Intel Core i9-10900F |
---|---|---|
Feb 20th, 2011 | Release Date | Apr 30th, 2020 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i9 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Comet Lake |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 10 |
4 | Threads | 20 |
3.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.8 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.2 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 65 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
31.0x | Multiplier | 28.0x |
Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | No |