Key Differences
In short — Core i7-3820 outperforms the more expensive Core i3-2100 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-3820 is 358 days newer than the more expensive Core i3-2100.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3820
- Performs up to 2% better in Battlefield 2042 than Core i3-2100 - 147 vs 144 FPS
- Up to 45% cheaper than Core i3-2100 - €62.78 vs €113.23
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-2100 - 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-2100
- Consumes up to 50% less energy than Intel Core i7-3820 - 65 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3820 doesn't have integrated graphics
Battlefield 2042
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Feb 13th, 2012
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
Single-Core
466
75.52674230145867%
Multi-Core
954
41.49630274032188%
Intel Core i7-3820 | vs | Intel Core i3-2100 |
---|---|---|
Feb 13th, 2012 | Release Date | Feb 20th, 2011 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.1 GHz |
3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
130 W | TDP | 65 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
36.0x | Multiplier | 31.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |