Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i3-6100 outperforms the more expensive Core i3-2120 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i3-6100 is 1654 days newer than the more expensive Core i3-2120.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-6100
- Performs up to 19% better in Rust than Core i3-2120 - 186 vs 156 FPS
- Up to 41% cheaper than Core i3-2120 - $100.0 vs $170.0
- Up to 50% better value when playing Rust than Core i3-2120 - $0.54 vs $1.09 per FPS
- Consumes up to 22% less energy than Intel Core i3-2120 - 51 vs 65 Watts
Rust
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
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In Stock
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Desktop • Sep 1st, 2015
FPS
186
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.54/FPS
100%
Price, $
$100
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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In Stock
Updated 49 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2015
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-2120 | vs | Intel Core i3-6100 |
---|---|---|
Feb 20th, 2011 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2015 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i3 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Skylake |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 2 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
65 W | TDP | 51 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 530 |
No | Overclockable | No |