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Key Differences
In short — Core i7-10700KF 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 i7-10700KF is 3357 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-2100.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-2100
- Up to 77% cheaper than Core i7-10700KF - $49.0 vs $208.99
- Up to 75% better value when playing Monster Hunter: World than Core i7-10700KF - $0.2 vs $0.8 per FPS
- Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i7-10700KF - 65 vs 125 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-10700KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-10700KF
- Performs up to 4% better in Monster Hunter: World than Core i3-2100 - 261 vs 250 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-2100 - 16 vs 4 threads
Monster Hunter: World
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Intel Core i3-2100 Dual-Core Processor 3.1 GHz 3 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I32100
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Core i7-10700KF
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
FPS
261
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.8/FPS
25%
Price, $
$208.99
23%
FPS Winner
Intel Core i7-10700KF Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.1 GHz Unlocked Without Processor Graphics LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series chipset) 125W
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Core i3-2100
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
Core i7-10700KF
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-2100 | vs | Intel Core i7-10700KF |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 20th, 2011 | Release Date | Apr 30th, 2020 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Comet Lake |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 8 |
| 4 | Threads | 16 |
| 3.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.1 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 125 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
| 31.0x | Multiplier | 38.0x |
Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
Builds Using Core i3-2100 or Core i7-10700KF
Monster Hunter: World, 1920 x 1080, Highest
90 FPS
$10.11/FPS
GeForce RTX 3060
Core i7-10700KF
16 GB, N/A Storage
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127 FPS
$19.37/FPS
GeForce RTX 3070
Core i7-10700KF
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$16.78/FPS
GeForce RTX 3060
Core i7-10700KF
32 GB, 4 TB HDD
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$14.97/FPS
GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER
Core i7-10700KF
16 GB, 512 GB SSD
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$1,347
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155 FPS
$16.75/FPS
GeForce RTX 3080
Core i7-10700KF
64 GB, 1 TB SSD + 2 TB HDD
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$2,597
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101 FPS
$8.42/FPS
GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER
Core i7-10700KF
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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155 FPS
$18.21/FPS
GeForce RTX 3080
Core i7-10700KF
64 GB, 2 TB SSD + 4 TB HDD
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