Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i3-2100 outperforms the more expensive Core i3-540 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i3-2100 is 409 days newer than the more expensive Core i3-540.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-2100
- Performs up to 1% better in Overwatch 2 than Core i3-540 - 318 vs 316 FPS
- Up to 18% cheaper than Core i3-540 - $49.0 vs $60.0
- Up to 21% better value when playing Overwatch 2 than Core i3-540 - $0.15 vs $0.19 per FPS
- Consumes up to 11% less energy than Intel Core i3-540 - 65 vs 73 Watts
Overwatch 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
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Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
FPS
318
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.15/FPS
100%
Price, $
$49
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-540 | vs | Intel Core i3-2100 |
---|---|---|
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 |
3.1 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 |
23.0x | Multiplier | 31.0x |
Intel HD | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
No | Overclockable | No |