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Key Differences
In short — Ryzen 5 5600X outperforms the cheaper Core i3-2100 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-2100 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Ryzen 5 5600X is 3546 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-2100.
Advantages of Core i3-2100
- Up to 59% cheaper than Ryzen 5 5600X - $49.00 vs $119.00
- Up to 54% better value when playing Mass Effect: Andromeda than Ryzen 5 5600X - $0.24 vs $0.52 per FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 5 5600X doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Ryzen 5 5600X
- Performs up to 11% better in Mass Effect: Andromeda than Core i3-2100 - 228 vs 206 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-2100 - 12 vs 4 threads
Mass Effect: Andromeda
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Intel Core i3-2100 Dual-Core Processor 3.1 GHz 3 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I32100
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 6-core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler
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Core i3-2100
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
Ryzen 5 5600X
Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i3-2100 | vs | Ryzen 5 5600X |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 20th, 2011 | Release Date | Nov 5th, 2020 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Ryzen 5 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Vermeer |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 6 |
| 4 | Threads | 12 |
| 3.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.6 GHz |
| 65 W | TDP | 65 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 7 nm |
| 31.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
PC Builds Using Core i3-2100 or Ryzen 5 5600X
With selected game settings
112 FPS
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Ryzen 5 5600X
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