Key Differences
In short — Core i3-2100 outperforms the cheaper Core i3-530 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-530 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i3-2100 is 409 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-530.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-2100
- Performs up to 1% better in Rocket League than Core i3-530 - 673 vs 669 FPS
- Consumes up to 11% less energy than Intel Core i3-530 - 65 vs 73 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i3-530
- Up to 13% cheaper than Core i3-2100 - $42.5 vs $49.0
- Up to 14% better value when playing Rocket League than Core i3-2100 - $0.06 vs $0.07 per FPS
Rocket League
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Game Graphics
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Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-2100 | vs | Intel Core i3-530 |
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Feb 20th, 2011 | Release Date | Jan 7th, 2010 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i3 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Clarkdale |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 2 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.9 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
65 W | TDP | 73 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
31.0x | Multiplier | 22.0x |
Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD |
No | Overclockable | No |