The Core i3-2100 is at least 2x slower gaming CPU than the Ryzen 9 9900X3D, however, it's a better value for money, as it's $550.00 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i3-2100
- Up to 92% cheaper – $49.00 vs $599.00
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 46% less energy – 65 vs 120 Watts
Advantages of the Ryzen 9 9900X3D
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 24 vs 4 threads
Core i3-2100 vs Ryzen 9 9900X3D for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Ryzen 9 9900X3D
Jan 6th, 2025
Average FPS
249
100%
Min 1% FPS
170
100%
Price, $
$599
8%
Value, $/FPS
$2.4/FPS
11%
Core i3-2100 vs Ryzen 9 9900X3D 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
+3
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Average FPS
Very High
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+2
Average FPS
Average FPS
Ultra
1920x1080
+2
Average FPS
Average FPS
Very High
1920x1080
Average FPS
Average FPS
Epic
1920x1080
+4
Average FPS
Average FPS
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-2100 vs Ryzen 9 9900X3D in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-2100 vs Ryzen 9 9900X3D in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-2100
Feb 20th, 2011
Cores
2-core
17%
L3 Cache
3 MB
2%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
70%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
24%
Ryzen 9 9900X3D
Jan 6th, 2025
Cores
12-core
100%
L3 Cache
128 MB
100%
Base Frequency
4.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5600 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-2100 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen 9 9900X3D |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Feb 20th, 2011 | Release Date | Jan 6th, 2025 |
$117.00 | MSRP | $599.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | AMD Socket AM5 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Granite Ridge |
65 W | Power Consumption | 120 W |
| Performance | ||
| 2 | Cores | 12 |
| 4 | Threads | 24 |
| 3.1 GHz | Base Frequency | 4.4 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Frequency | 5.5 GHz |
| 3 MB | L3 Cache | 128 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1333 MHz | RAM | DDR5 @ 5600 MHz |
| Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | Radeon Graphics |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
