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Core i3-2100 vs FX-9590

Core i3-2100 vs FX-9590: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i3-2100

3.1 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-2100 Logo
Intel Core i3-2100 Dual-Core Processor 3.1 GHz 3 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I32100

Buy for $49 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 235 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

AMD FX-9590

4.7 GHz | 8-core

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AMD FD9590FHHKWOF FX-9590 8-core 4.7 GHz Socket AM3+ 220W Black Edition Desktop Processor

Buy for $298.02 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 235 minutes ago

Intel Core i3-2100

3.1 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-2100 Logo
Intel Core i3-2100 Dual-Core Processor 3.1 GHz 3 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I32100

Buy for $49 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 235 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

AMD FX-9590

4.7 GHz | 8-core

AMD FX-9590 Logo
AMD FD9590FHHKWOF FX-9590 8-core 4.7 GHz Socket AM3+ 220W Black Edition Desktop Processor

Buy for $298.02 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 235 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — FX-9590 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 FX-9590 is 842 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-2100.

Advantages of Intel Core i3-2100

  • Up to 84% cheaper than FX-9590 - $49.0 vs $298.02
  • Up to 83% better value when playing The Last of Us Part I than FX-9590 - $0.39 vs $2.33 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 70% less energy than AMD FX-9590 - 65 vs 220 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD FX-9590 doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of AMD FX-9590

  • Performs up to 1% better in The Last of Us Part I than Core i3-2100 - 128 vs 127 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-2100 - 8 vs 4 threads
This is a free version of The Last of Us Part I.
The Last of Us Part I

The Last of Us Part I

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i3-2100 Logo
Core i3-2100

Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011


FPS

127

99%

Value, $/FPS

$0.39/FPS

100%

Price, $

$49

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i3-2100 Dual-Core Processor 3.1 GHz 3 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I32100

Buy for $49 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 235 minutes ago

AMD FX-9590 Logo
FX-9590

Desktop • Jun 11th, 2013


FPS

128

100%

Value, $/FPS

$2.33/FPS

16%

Price, $

$298.02

16%

FPS Winner

AMD FD9590FHHKWOF FX-9590 8-core 4.7 GHz Socket AM3+ 220W Black Edition Desktop Processor

Buy for $298.02 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 235 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i3-2100 Logo
Core i3-2100

Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011

AMD FX-9590 Logo
FX-9590

Desktop • Jun 11th, 2013

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i3-2100 Logo
Core i3-2100

Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011


Single-Core

466

85%

Multi-Core

954

43%

AMD FX-9590 Logo
FX-9590

Desktop • Jun 11th, 2013


Single-Core

544

100%

Multi-Core

2171

100%

Intel Core i3-2100 Logo

Intel Core i3-2100

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AMD FX-9590

Feb 20th, 2011Release Date
Jun 11th, 2013
Core i3CollectionFX
Sandy BridgeCodenameVishera
Intel Socket 1155SocketAMD Socket AM3+
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
2Cores
8
4Threads
8
3.1 GHzBase Clock Speed
4.7 GHz
Non-TurboTurbo Clock Speed5.0 GHz
65 W
TDP220 W
32 nmProcess Size32 nm
31.0x
Multiplier23.5x
Intel HD 2000
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

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