The Core i3-2130 is at least 2x slower gaming CPU than the Ryzen 9 9900X3D, however, it's a much better value for money, as it's $550.01 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i3-2130
- Up to 96% cheaper – $19.98 vs $569.99
- A much 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 i3-2130 vs Ryzen 9 9900X3D
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-2130
Sep 4th, 2011
Average FPS
182
73%
Min 1% FPS
126
74%
Price, $
$19.98
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.1/FPS
100%
Ryzen 9 9900X3D
Jan 6th, 2025
Average FPS
251
100%
Min 1% FPS
170
100%
Price, $
$569.99
3%
Value, $/FPS
$2.27/FPS
4%
Core i3-2130 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
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+2
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Very High
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Ultra
1920x1080
+2
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High
1920x1080
+3
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Very High
1920x1080
+3
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-2130 vs Ryzen 9 9900X3D in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-2130 vs Ryzen 9 9900X3D in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-2130
Sep 4th, 2011
Cores
2-core
17%
L3 Cache
3 MB
2%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
77%
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 i3-2130 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen 9 9900X3D |
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General | ||
Sep 4th, 2011 | Release Date | Jan 6th, 2025 |
$138.00 | 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 |
3.4 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 |