Key Differences
In short — Core i5-2500K 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 i5-2500K is 42 days older than the cheaper Core i3-2100.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-2500K
- Performs up to 5% better in Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege than Core i3-2100 - 466 vs 445 FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i3-2100
- Up to 73% cheaper than Core i5-2500K - €113.23 vs €414.81
- Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i5-2500K - 65 vs 95 Watts
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
Single-Core
466
72.13622291021672%
Multi-Core
954
49.66163456533056%
Intel Core i5-2500K | vs | Intel Core i3-2100 |
---|---|---|
Jan 9th, 2011 | Release Date | Feb 20th, 2011 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 2 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.1 GHz |
3.7 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
95 W | TDP | 65 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 31.0x |
Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |