Key Differences
In short — Core i5-11600KF 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 Core i5-11600KF is 3677 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-2100.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-2100
- Up to 70% cheaper than Core i5-11600KF - $49.0 vs $165.86
- Up to 69% better value when playing Forza Horizon 4 than Core i5-11600KF - $0.16 vs $0.51 per FPS
- Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i5-11600KF - 65 vs 125 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-11600KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i5-11600KF
- Performs up to 10% better in Forza Horizon 4 than Core i3-2100 - 326 vs 297 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-2100 - 12 vs 4 threads
Forza Horizon 4
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Max
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Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021
FPS
326
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.51/FPS
31%
Price, $
$165.86
29%
FPS Winner
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Max
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-2100 | vs | Intel Core i5-11600KF |
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Feb 20th, 2011 | Release Date | Mar 16th, 2021 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i5 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Rocket Lake |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 6 |
4 | Threads | 12 |
3.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.9 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 125 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
31.0x | Multiplier | 39.0x |
Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |