The Ryzen 5 2600 is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-2100 and it's also a better value for money, as it's only €77.52 more expensive!
Advantages of the Ryzen 5 2600
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-2100
- Up to 41% cheaper – €113.47 vs €190.99
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Ryzen 5 2600 cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Ryzen 5 2600 vs Core i3-2100 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Ryzen 5 2600
Apr 19th, 2018
Average FPS
181
100%
Min 1% FPS
120
100%
Price, €
€190.99
59%
Value, €/FPS
€1.05/FPS
64%
Core i3-2100
Feb 20th, 2011
Average FPS
167
92%
Min 1% FPS
112
93%
Price, €
€113.47
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.67/FPS
100%
Ryzen 5 2600 vs Core i3-2100 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Ryzen 5 2600 vs Core i3-2100 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Ryzen 5 2600 vs Core i3-2100 in core CPU performance specifications
Ryzen 5 2600
Apr 19th, 2018
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
16 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
100%
Core i3-2100
Feb 20th, 2011
Cores
2-core
33%
L3 Cache
3 MB
19%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
91%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
45%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Ryzen 5 2600 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-2100 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 19th, 2018 | Release Date | Feb 20th, 2011 |
| $199.00 | MSRP | $117.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| AMD Socket AM4 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Pinnacle Ridge | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| 65 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 2 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
3.4 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.1 GHz |
| 3.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
16 MB | L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2933 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1333 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
