The Core i9-11900K is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-2100, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $346.00 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-11900K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-2100
- Up to 88% cheaper – $49.00 vs $395.00
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
Core i9-11900K vs Core i3-2100 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-11900K
Mar 16th, 2021
Average FPS
207
100%
Min 1% FPS
136
100%
Price, $
$395
12%
Value, $/FPS
$1.9/FPS
15%
Core i9-11900K vs Core i3-2100 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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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-11900K vs Core i3-2100 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-11900K vs Core i3-2100 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-11900K
Mar 16th, 2021
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
16 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
100%
Core i3-2100
Feb 20th, 2011
Cores
2-core
25%
L3 Cache
3 MB
19%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
89%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
42%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-11900K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-2100 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Mar 16th, 2021 | Release Date | Feb 20th, 2011 |
| $539.00 | MSRP | $117.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Rocket Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
8 | Cores | 2 |
16 | Threads | 4 |
3.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.1 GHz |
| 5.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
16 MB | L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1333 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 750 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
