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In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-4690K outperforms the cheaper Core i3-2100 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-4690K is 1198 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-2100.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-4690K
- Performs up to 11% better in Watch Dogs: Legion than Core i3-2100 - 139 vs 125 FPS
- Up to 3% better value when playing Watch Dogs: Legion than Core i3-2100 - $0.38 vs $0.39 per FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i3-2100
- Up to 8% cheaper than Core i5-4690K - $49.0 vs $53.0
- Consumes up to 26% less energy than Intel Core i5-4690K - 65 vs 88 Watts
Watch Dogs: Legion
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i5-4690K
Desktop • Jun 2nd, 2014
FPS
139
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.38/FPS
100%
Price, $
$53
92%
FPS and Value Winner
Intel Core i5-4690K Processor 3.9 4 BX80646I54690K
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Intel Core i3-2100 Dual-Core Processor 3.1 GHz 3 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I32100
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i5-4690K
Desktop • Jun 2nd, 2014
Core i3-2100
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-4690K | vs | Intel Core i3-2100 |
|---|---|---|
Jun 2nd, 2014 | Release Date | Feb 20th, 2011 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
| Haswell | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| Intel Socket 1150 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 2 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.1 GHz |
| 3.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
| 88 W | TDP | 65 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
35.0x | Multiplier | 31.0x |
| Intel HD 4600 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
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