The Ryzen 5 2600X is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-2100 and it's also a better value for money, as it's only $31.88 more expensive!
Advantages of the Ryzen 5 2600X
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-2100
- Up to 42% cheaper – $44.14 vs $76.02
- Consumes up to 32% less energy – 65 vs 95 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Ryzen 5 2600X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Ryzen 5 2600X vs Core i3-2100 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Ryzen 5 2600X
Apr 19th, 2018
Average FPS
183
100%
Min 1% FPS
121
100%
Price, €
€76.02
58%
Value, €/FPS
€0.41/FPS
63%
Core i3-2100
Feb 20th, 2011
Average FPS
167
91%
Min 1% FPS
112
93%
Price, €
€44.14
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.26/FPS
100%
Ryzen 5 2600X vs Core i3-2100 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 Ryzen 5 2600X vs Core i3-2100 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Ryzen 5 2600X vs Core i3-2100 in core CPU performance specifications
Ryzen 5 2600X
Apr 19th, 2018
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
16 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
100%
Core i3-2100
Feb 20th, 2011
Cores
2-core
33%
L3 Cache
3 MB
19%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
86%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
45%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Ryzen 5 2600X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-2100 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 19th, 2018 | Release Date | Feb 20th, 2011 |
| $229.00 | MSRP | $117.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| AMD Socket AM4 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Pinnacle Ridge | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| 95 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 2 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.1 GHz |
| 4.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
16 MB | L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2933 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1333 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
