Key Differences
In short — Core i7-3770K outperforms the cheaper Core i3-2100 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-2100 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-3770K is 434 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-2100.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3770K
- Performs up to 2% better in DOOM Eternal than Core i3-2100 - 460 vs 451 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-2100 - 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-2100
- Up to 96% cheaper than Core i7-3770K - €10.58 vs €261.4
- Up to 96% better value when playing DOOM Eternal than Core i7-3770K - €0.02 vs €0.57 per FPS
- Consumes up to 16% less energy than Intel Core i7-3770K - 65 vs 77 Watts
DOOM Eternal
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Nightmare
Buy for €261.4 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 227 minutes ago
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
FPS
451
98%
Value, €/FPS
€0.02/FPS
100%
Price, €
€10.58
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €10.58 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 227 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Nightmare
Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-3770K | vs | Intel Core i3-2100 |
---|---|---|
Apr 29th, 2012 | Release Date | Feb 20th, 2011 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
Ivy Bridge | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.1 GHz |
3.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
77 W | TDP | 65 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
35.0x | Multiplier | 31.0x |
Intel HD 4000 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |