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Core i3-2100 vs Core i3-12100F

Core i3-2100 vs Core i3-12100F: 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 Processore Core i3-2100 presa 1155 (3100 MHz, L2/L3 cache)

Buy for 111.94 on Amazon

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Updated 221 minutes ago

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Core i3-12100F

3.3 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Core i3-12100F, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop cache 12M, fino a 4,30 GHz

Buy for 81.33 on Amazon

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Updated 222 minutes ago

Core i3-2100

3.1 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-2100 Logo
Intel Processore Core i3-2100 presa 1155 (3100 MHz, L2/L3 cache)

Buy for 111.94 on Amazon

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Updated 221 minutes ago

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Core i3-12100F

3.3 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Core i3-12100F, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop cache 12M, fino a 4,30 GHz

Buy for 81.33 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 222 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i3-12100F outperforms the more expensive Core i3-2100 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i3-12100F is 3992 days newer than the more expensive Core i3-2100.

Advantages of Core i3-2100

  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i3-12100F doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Core i3-12100F

  • Performs up to 23% better in A Plague Tale: Requiem than Core i3-2100 - 145 vs 118 FPS
  • Up to 27% cheaper than Core i3-2100 - €81.33 vs €111.94
  • Up to 41% better value when playing A Plague Tale: Requiem than Core i3-2100 - €0.56 vs €0.95 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 11% less energy than Intel Core i3-2100 - 58 vs 65 Watts
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-2100 - 8 vs 4 threads
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A Plague Tale: Requiem

A Plague Tale: Requiem

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i3-2100 Logo
Core i3-2100

Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011


FPS

118

81%

Value, €/FPS

€0.95/FPS

59%

Price, €

€111.94

72%

Intel Processore Core i3-2100 presa 1155 (3100 MHz, L2/L3 cache)

Buy for 111.94 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 221 minutes ago

Intel Core i3-12100F Logo
Core i3-12100F

Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022


FPS

145

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.56/FPS

100%

Price, €

€81.33

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i3-12100F, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop cache 12M, fino a 4,30 GHz

Buy for 81.33 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 222 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

Intel Core i3-12100F Logo
Core i3-12100F

Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i3-2100 Logo
Core i3-2100

Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011


Single-Core

466

21%

Multi-Core

954

13%

Intel Core i3-12100F Logo
Core i3-12100F

Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022


Single-Core

2225

100%

Multi-Core

7457

100%

Intel Core i3-2100 Logo

Core i3-2100

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Intel Core i3-12100F Logo

Core i3-12100F

Feb 20th, 2011Release Date
Jan 25th, 2022
Core i3CollectionCore i3
Sandy BridgeCodenameAlder Lake
Intel Socket 1155SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
2Cores
4
4Threads
8
3.1 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.3 GHz
Non-TurboTurbo Clock Speed4.3 GHz
65 WTDP
58 W
32 nmProcess Size
10 nm
31.0xMultiplier
33.0x
Intel HD 2000
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockableNo

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