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Core i3-2100 vs Ryzen 5 3500X

Core i3-2100 vs Ryzen 5 3500X: 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

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vs
FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 3500X

3.6 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 3500X Logo
AMD 100-100000158BOX RYZEN 5 3500X 6-Core 3.6 GHz (4.1 GHz Turbo) Socket AM4 65W Desktop Processor

Buy for $125 on Amazon

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Updated 74423 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 74422 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 3500X

3.6 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 3500X Logo
AMD 100-100000158BOX RYZEN 5 3500X 6-Core 3.6 GHz (4.1 GHz Turbo) Socket AM4 65W Desktop Processor

Buy for $125 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 74423 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Ryzen 5 3500X outperforms the cheaper Core i3-2100 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Ryzen 5 3500X is 3138 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-2100.

Advantages of Intel Core i3-2100

  • Up to 61% cheaper than Ryzen 5 3500X - $49.0 vs $125.0
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 5 3500X doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of AMD Ryzen 5 3500X

  • Performs up to 9% better in PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds than Core i3-2100 - 299 vs 274 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-2100 - 6 vs 4 threads
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PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds

PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i3-2100 Logo
Core i3-2100

Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011


FPS

274

91.63879598662207%

Value, $/FPS

Price, $

$49

100%

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

Buy for $49 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 74422 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 5 3500X Logo
Ryzen 5 3500X

Desktop • Sep 24th, 2019


FPS

299

100%

Value, $/FPS

Price, $

$125

39%

FPS Winner

AMD 100-100000158BOX RYZEN 5 3500X 6-Core 3.6 GHz (4.1 GHz Turbo) Socket AM4 65W Desktop Processor

Buy for $125 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 74423 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 Ryzen 5 3500X Logo
Ryzen 5 3500X

Desktop • Sep 24th, 2019

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i3-2100 Logo
Core i3-2100

Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011


Single-Core

466

29.967845659163988%

Multi-Core

954

16.307692307692307%

AMD Ryzen 5 3500X Logo
Ryzen 5 3500X

Desktop • Sep 24th, 2019


Single-Core

1555

100%

Multi-Core

5850

100%

Intel Core i3-2100 Logo

Intel Core i3-2100

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AMD Ryzen 5 3500X Logo

AMD Ryzen 5 3500X

Feb 20th, 2011Release Date
Sep 24th, 2019
Core i3CollectionRyzen 5
Sandy BridgeCodenameMatisse
Intel Socket 1155SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
2Cores
6
4Threads
6
3.1 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.6 GHz
Non-TurboTurbo Clock Speed4.1 GHz
65 WTDP65 W
32 nmProcess Size
7 nm
31.0xMultiplier
36.0x
Intel HD 2000
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

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