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Core i7-3770K vs Core i3-2100

Core i7-3770K vs Core i3-2100: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-3770K

3.5 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Core i7-3770K Processore (3,5GHz, L3 Cache, Sockel 1155)

Buy for 261.4 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 227 minutes ago

vs

Intel Core i3-2100

3.1 GHz | 2-core

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Intel Core i3-2100 3.10 GHz Dual-Core Quad-Thread 3 MB Cache 65 W CPU Processore LGA 1155

Buy for 10.58 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 227 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-3770K

3.5 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-3770K Logo
Intel Core i7-3770K Processore (3,5GHz, L3 Cache, Sockel 1155)

Buy for 261.4 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 227 minutes ago

vs

Intel Core i3-2100

3.1 GHz | 2-core

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Intel Core i3-2100 3.10 GHz Dual-Core Quad-Thread 3 MB Cache 65 W CPU Processore LGA 1155

Buy for 10.58 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 227 minutes ago

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
This is a free version of DOOM Eternal.
DOOM Eternal

DOOM Eternal

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Nightmare

Intel Core i7-3770K Logo
Core i7-3770K

Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012


FPS

460

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.57/FPS

3%

Price, €

€261.4

4%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-3770K Processore (3,5GHz, L3 Cache, Sockel 1155)

Buy for 261.4 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 227 minutes ago

Intel Core i3-2100 Logo
Core i3-2100

Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011


FPS

451

98%

Value, €/FPS

€0.02/FPS

100%

Price, €

€10.58

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i3-2100 3.10 GHz Dual-Core Quad-Thread 3 MB Cache 65 W CPU Processore LGA 1155

Buy for 10.58 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 227 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Nightmare

Intel Core i7-3770K Logo
Core i7-3770K

Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012

Intel Core i3-2100 Logo
Core i3-2100

Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-3770K Logo
Core i7-3770K

Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012


Single-Core

707

100%

Multi-Core

2469

100%

Intel Core i3-2100 Logo
Core i3-2100

Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011


Single-Core

466

65%

Multi-Core

954

38%

Intel Core i7-3770K Logo

Intel Core i7-3770K

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Intel Core i3-2100 Logo

Intel Core i3-2100

Apr 29th, 2012
Release DateFeb 20th, 2011
Core i7CollectionCore i3
Ivy BridgeCodenameSandy Bridge
Intel Socket 1155SocketIntel Socket 1155
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4
Cores2
8
Threads4
3.5 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.1 GHz
3.9 GHzTurbo Clock SpeedNon-Turbo
77 WTDP
65 W
22 nm
Process Size32 nm
35.0x
Multiplier31.0x
Intel HD 4000Integrated GraphicsIntel HD 2000
Yes
OverclockableNo

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