The Core i3-2100 is at least 2x slower gaming CPU than the Core i9-10940X, however, it's a much better value for money, as it's $706.00 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i3-2100
- Up to 94% cheaper – $49.00 vs $755.00
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 61% less energy – 65 vs 165 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i9-10940X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Core i9-10940X
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 28 vs 4 threads
Core i3-2100 vs Core i9-10940X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-10940X
Oct 19th, 2019
Average FPS
189
100%
Min 1% FPS
125
100%
Price, $
$755
6%
Value, $/FPS
$3.99/FPS
7%
Core i3-2100 vs Core i9-10940X 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 Core i3-2100 vs Core i9-10940X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-2100 vs Core i9-10940X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-2100
Feb 20th, 2011
Cores
2-core
14%
L3 Cache
3 MB
16%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
94%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
100%
Core i9-10940X
Oct 19th, 2019
Cores
14-core
100%
L3 Cache
19.25 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-2100 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i9-10940X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Feb 20th, 2011 | Release Date | Oct 19th, 2019 |
| $117.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Cascade Lake |
65 W | Power Consumption | 165 W |
| Performance | ||
| 2 | Cores | 14 |
| 4 | Threads | 28 |
| 3.1 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Frequency | 4.6 GHz |
| 3 MB | L3 Cache | 19.25 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1333 MHz | RAM | DDR4 |
Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
