The Core i3-2100 is the same performance gaming CPU as the Core i5-660, however, it's a much better value for money, as it's $103.16 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i3-2100
- Up to 68% cheaper – $49.00 vs $152.16
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 11% less energy – 65 vs 73 Watts
Advantages of the Core i5-660
The Core i3-2100 is better in every way
Core i3-2100 vs Core i5-660 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-2100
Feb 20th, 2011
Average FPS
187
100%
Min 1% FPS
132
100%
Price, $
$49
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.26/FPS
100%
Core i5-660
Jan 7th, 2010
Average FPS
187
100%
Min 1% FPS
132
100%
Price, $
$152.16
32%
Value, $/FPS
$0.81/FPS
32%
Core i3-2100 vs Core i5-660 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
Add a Game
Select Settings
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-2100 vs Core i5-660 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-2100 vs Core i5-660 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-2100
Feb 20th, 2011
Cores
2-core
100%
L3 Cache
3 MB
75%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
93%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
100%
Core i5-660
Jan 7th, 2010
Cores
2-core
100%
L3 Cache
4 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.333 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-2100 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-660 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Feb 20th, 2011 | Release Date | Jan 7th, 2010 |
$117.00 | MSRP | $196.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Clarkdale |
65 W | Power Consumption | 73 W |
| Performance | ||
| 2 | Cores | 2 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.1 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
| 3 MB | L3 Cache | 4 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1333 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1333 MHz |
| Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD |
| No | Overclockable | No |
