The Core i3-2100 is a much slower gaming CPU than the Core i5-3550. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i3-2100
- Consumes up to 16% less energy – 65 vs 77 Watts
Advantages of the Core i5-3550
- A much faster CPU for gaming
Core i3-2100 vs Core i5-3550 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-3550
Apr 29th, 2012
Average FPS
171
100%
Min 1% FPS
114
100%
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Core i3-2100 vs Core i5-3550 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
Ultra
1920x1080
+2
139
Average FPS
142
Average FPS
Best Looking
1920x1080
174
Average FPS
180
Average FPS
Very High
1920x1080
85
Average FPS
105
Average FPS
High
1920x1080
+1
677
Average FPS
692
Average FPS
Epic
1920x1080
+4
194
Average FPS
196
Average FPS
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-2100 vs Core i5-3550 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-2100 vs Core i5-3550 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-2100
Feb 20th, 2011
Cores
2-core
50%
L3 Cache
3 MB
50%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
94%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
83%
Core i5-3550
Apr 29th, 2012
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
6 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-2100 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-3550 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Feb 20th, 2011 | Release Date | Apr 29th, 2012 |
$117.00 | MSRP | $194.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
65 W | Power Consumption | 77 W |
| Performance | ||
| 2 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.1 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
| 3 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1333 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
