The Core i3-2100 is at least 2x slower gaming CPU than the Core i5-8500T. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i3-2100
The Core i5-8500T is better in every way
Advantages of the Core i5-8500T
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 46% less energy – 35 vs 65 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 6 vs 4 threads
Core i3-2100 vs Core i5-8500T
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-2100
Feb 20th, 2011
Average FPS
182
92%
Min 1% FPS
126
93%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i5-8500T
Apr 2nd, 2018
Average FPS
197
100%
Min 1% FPS
136
100%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i3-2100 vs Core i5-8500T in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
Very High
1920x1080
Average FPS
Average FPS
Very High
1920x1080
+3
Average FPS
Average FPS
Ultra
1920x1080
+2
Average FPS
Average FPS
Epic
1920x1080
+4
Average FPS
Average FPS
High
1920x1080
+1
Average FPS
Average FPS
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-2100 vs Core i5-8500T in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-2100 vs Core i5-8500T in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-2100
Feb 20th, 2011
Cores
2-core
33%
L3 Cache
3 MB
33%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
50%
Core i5-8500T
Apr 2nd, 2018
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
9 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.1 GHz
68%
Turbo Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-2100 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-8500T |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Feb 20th, 2011 | Release Date | Apr 2nd, 2018 |
| $117.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| 65 W | Power Consumption | 35 W |
| Performance | ||
| 2 | Cores | 6 |
| 4 | Threads | 6 |
3.1 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.1 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
| 3 MB | L3 Cache | 9 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1333 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | UHD 630 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
