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 i3-530
- Up to 8% cheaper than Core i3-2100 - $45.0 vs $49.0
- Up to 5% better value when playing Apex Legends than Core i3-2100 - $0.18 vs $0.19 per FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i3-2100
- Performs up to 1% better in Apex Legends than Core i3-530 - 256 vs 253 FPS
- Consumes up to 11% less energy than Intel Core i3-530 - 65 vs 73 Watts
Apex Legends
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Game Graphics
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Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-530 | vs | Intel Core i3-2100 |
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Jan 7th, 2010 | Release Date | Feb 20th, 2011 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i3 |
Clarkdale | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1156 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 2 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
2.9 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.1 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
73 W | TDP | 65 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
22.0x | Multiplier | 31.0x |
Intel HD | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
No | Overclockable | No |