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Core i7-10700K vs Core i3-2130

Core i7-10700K vs Core i3-2130: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-10700K

3.8 GHz | 8-core

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Intel Core i7-10700K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.1 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 125W (BX8070110700K)

Buy for $389.95 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 7 minutes ago

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Intel Core i3-2130

3.4 GHz | 2-core

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Intel Core i3-2130 Dual-Core Processor 3.4 GHz 3 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I32130

Buy for $60.74 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 0 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-10700K

3.8 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i7-10700K Logo
Intel Core i7-10700K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.1 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 125W (BX8070110700K)

Buy for $389.95 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 7 minutes ago

vs

Intel Core i3-2130

3.4 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-2130 Logo
Intel Core i3-2130 Dual-Core Processor 3.4 GHz 3 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I32130

Buy for $60.74 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 0 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i7-10700K outperforms the cheaper Core i3-2130 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-2130 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-10700K is 3161 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-2130.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-10700K

  • Performs up to 11% better in Apex Legends than Core i3-2130 - 285 vs 257 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-2130 - 16 vs 4 threads

Advantages of Intel Core i3-2130

  • Up to 84% cheaper than Core i7-10700K - $60.74 vs $389.95
  • Up to 92% better value when playing Apex Legends than Core i7-10700K - $0.11 vs $1.37 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i7-10700K - 65 vs 125 Watts
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Apex Legends

Apex Legends

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i7-10700K Logo
Core i7-10700K

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


FPS

285

100%

Value, $/FPS

$1.37/FPS

8.02919708029197%

Price, $

$389.95

15%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-10700K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.1 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 125W (BX8070110700K)

Buy for $389.95 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 7 minutes ago

Intel Core i3-2130 Logo
Core i3-2130

Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011


FPS

257

90.17543859649123%

Value, $/FPS

$0.11/FPS

100%

Price, $

$60.74

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i3-2130 Dual-Core Processor 3.4 GHz 3 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I32130

Buy for $60.74 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 0 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i7-10700K Logo
Core i7-10700K

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020

Intel Core i3-2130 Logo
Core i3-2130

Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-10700K Logo
Core i7-10700K

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


Single-Core

1706

100%

Multi-Core

8142

100%

Intel Core i3-2130 Logo
Core i3-2130

Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011


Single-Core

513

30.07033997655334%

Multi-Core

1045

12.834684352738885%

Intel Core i7-10700K

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Intel Core i3-2130

Apr 30th, 2020
Release DateSep 4th, 2011
Core i7CollectionCore i3
Comet LakeCodenameSandy Bridge
Intel Socket 1200SocketIntel Socket 1155
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
8
Cores2
16
Threads4
3.8 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.4 GHz
5.1 GHzTurbo Clock SpeedNon-Turbo
125 WTDP
65 W
14 nm
Process Size32 nm
38.0x
Multiplier34.0x
UHD Graphics 630Integrated GraphicsIntel HD 2000
Yes
OverclockableNo

Builds Using Core i7-10700K or Core i3-2130

Apex Legends, 1920 x 1080, High

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