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AvailabilityMSRP in USD: $199
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Key Differences
In short — Ryzen 5 2600 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 2600 is 2615 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-2100.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-2100
- Up to 67% cheaper than Ryzen 5 2600 - $49.0 vs $150.0
- Up to 56% better value when playing F1 23 than Ryzen 5 2600 - $0.33 vs $0.75 per FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 5 2600 doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of AMD Ryzen 5 2600
- Performs up to 36% better in F1 23 than Core i3-2100 - 201 vs 148 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-2100 - 12 vs 4 threads
F1 23
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Intel Core i3-2100 Dual-Core Processor 3.1 GHz 3 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I32100
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AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler - YD2600BBAFBOX
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Core i3-2100
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
Ryzen 5 2600
Desktop • Apr 19th, 2018
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-2100 | vs | AMD Ryzen 5 2600 |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 20th, 2011 | Release Date | Apr 19th, 2018 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Ryzen 5 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Pinnacle Ridge |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 6 |
| 4 | Threads | 12 |
| 3.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
| 65 W | TDP | 65 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 12 nm |
| 31.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
Builds Using Core i3-2100 or Ryzen 5 2600
F1 23, 1920 x 1080, Ultra High
50 FPS
$18/FPS
GeForce GTX 1660
Ryzen 5 2600
8 GB, N/A Storage
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54 FPS
$18.52/FPS
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
Ryzen 5 2600
8 GB, N/A Storage
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$999.99
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50 FPS
$18/FPS
GeForce GTX 1660
Ryzen 5 2600
16 GB, N/A Storage
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$899.99
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43 FPS
$18.6/FPS
GeForce GTX 1650
Ryzen 5 2600
8 GB, N/A Storage
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53 FPS
$15.64/FPS
GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER
Ryzen 5 2600
16 GB, N/A Storage
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