Key Differences
In short — Core i7-7820X outperforms the cheaper Core i3-2100 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-7820X is 2318 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-2100.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-2100
- Up to 82% cheaper than Core i7-7820X - €113.23 vs €615.6
- Consumes up to 54% less energy than Intel Core i7-7820X - 65 vs 140 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-7820X doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7820X
- Performs up to 4% better in Metro Exodus than Core i3-2100 - 144 vs 139 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-2100 - 16 vs 4 threads
Metro Exodus
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Extreme
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Extreme
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
Single-Core
466
33.02622253720766%
Multi-Core
954
12.15441457510511%
Intel Core i3-2100 | vs | Intel Core i7-7820X |
---|---|---|
Feb 20th, 2011 | Release Date | Jun 26th, 2017 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i7 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Skylake-E/EP |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 8 |
4 | Threads | 16 |
3.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.3 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 140 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
31.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |