The Ryzen Threadripper 2950X is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-2100, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $585.48 more expensive!
Advantages of the Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 32 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-2100
- Up to 93% cheaper – $44.14 vs $629.62
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 64% less energy – 65 vs 180 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Ryzen Threadripper 2950X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Ryzen Threadripper 2950X vs Core i3-2100 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
Aug 31st, 2018
Average FPS
183
100%
Min 1% FPS
121
100%
Price, €
€629.62
7%
Value, €/FPS
€3.44/FPS
8%
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 Threadripper 2950X 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 Threadripper 2950X vs Core i3-2100 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Ryzen Threadripper 2950X vs Core i3-2100 in core CPU performance specifications
Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
Aug 31st, 2018
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
32 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
100%
Core i3-2100
Feb 20th, 2011
Cores
2-core
12%
L3 Cache
3 MB
9%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
89%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
45%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Ryzen Threadripper 2950X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-2100 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Aug 31st, 2018 | Release Date | Feb 20th, 2011 |
| $899.00 | MSRP | $117.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| AMD Socket SP3r2 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Colfax | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| 180 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
16 | Cores | 2 |
32 | Threads | 4 |
3.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.1 GHz |
| 4.4 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
32 MB | L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2933 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1333 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
