Key Differences
In short — Core i7-990X outperforms Core i3-2100 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-990X is 4 days newer than Core i3-2100.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-990X
- Performs up to 1% better in Horizon Zero Dawn than Core i3-2100 - 154 vs 152 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-2100 - 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-2100
- Consumes up to 50% less energy than Intel Core i7-990X - 65 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-990X doesn't have integrated graphics
Horizon Zero Dawn
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultimate
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
FPS
152
98.7012987012987%
Value, €/FPS
€0.74/FPS
100%
Price, €
€113.23
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €113.23 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 2223 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultimate
Desktop • Feb 24th, 2011
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
Single-Core
466
82.47787610619469%
Multi-Core
954
36.32901751713633%
Intel Core i7-990X | vs | Intel Core i3-2100 |
---|---|---|
Feb 24th, 2011 | Release Date | Feb 20th, 2011 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
Gulftown | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1366 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 2 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.1 GHz |
3.7 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
130 W | TDP | 65 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
26.0x | Multiplier | 31.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |