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Pentium G2130 vs Core i3-2100

Pentium G2130 vs Core i3-2100: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

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Intel Pentium G2130

3.2 GHz | 2-core

Intel Pentium G2130 3.20 GHz DUAL-CORE Processor, Socket H2 LGA-1155

Buy for $43.64 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 158 minutes ago

vs

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Intel Core i3-2100

3.1 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-2100 Dual-Core Processor 3.1 GHz 3 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I32100

Buy for $49 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 158 minutes ago

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Intel Pentium G2130

3.2 GHz | 2-core

Intel Pentium G2130 3.20 GHz DUAL-CORE Processor, Socket H2 LGA-1155

Buy for $43.64 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 158 minutes ago

vs

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Intel Core i3-2100

3.1 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-2100 Dual-Core Processor 3.1 GHz 3 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I32100

Buy for $49 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 158 minutes ago

Availability

Intel Pentium G2130 3.20 GHz DUAL-CORE Processor, Socket H2 LGA-1155

Availability

Intel Core i3-2100 Dual-Core Processor 3.1 GHz 3 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I32100

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Pentium G2130 outperforms the more expensive Core i3-2100 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Pentium G2130 is 701 days newer than the more expensive Core i3-2100.

Advantages of Intel Pentium G2130

Up to 11% cheaper than Core i3-2100 - $43.64 vs $49.0
Up to 6% better value when playing Forza Horizon 4 than Core i3-2100 - $0.15 vs $0.16 per FPS
Consumes up to 15% less energy than Intel Core i3-2100 - 55 vs 65 Watts

Advantages of Intel Core i3-2100

Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Pentium G2130 - 4 vs 2 threads

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Forza Horizon 4

Forza Horizon 4

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Max

Desktop • Jan 21st, 2013

FPS

297

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.15/FPS

100%

Price, $

$43.64

100%

Value Winner

Intel Pentium G2130 3.20 GHz DUAL-CORE Processor, Socket H2 LGA-1155

Buy for $43.64 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 158 minutes ago

Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011

FPS

297

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.16/FPS

93%

Price, $

$49

89%

Intel Core i3-2100 Dual-Core Processor 3.1 GHz 3 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I32100

Buy for $49 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 158 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Max

Desktop • Jan 21st, 2013

Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011

107

FPS

108

FPS

Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

167

FPS

170

FPS

Dota 2

Dota 2

54

FPS

61

FPS

League of Legends

League of Legends

685

FPS

691

FPS

Valorant

Valorant

213

FPS

214

FPS

Fortnite

Fortnite

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Desktop • Jan 21st, 2013

Single-Core

539

100%

Multi-Core

926

97%

Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011

Single-Core

466

86%

Multi-Core

954

100%

Intel Pentium G2130	vs	Intel Core i3-2100
Jan 21st, 2013	Release Date	Feb 20th, 2011
Pentium	Collection	Core i3
Ivy Bridge	Codename	Sandy Bridge
Intel Socket 1155	Socket	Intel Socket 1155
Desktop	Segment	Desktop
2	Cores	2
2	Threads	4
3.2 GHz	Base Clock Speed	3.1 GHz
Non-Turbo	Turbo Clock Speed	Non-Turbo
55 W	TDP	65 W
22 nm	Process Size	32 nm
32.0x	Multiplier	31.0x
Intel HD	Integrated Graphics	Intel HD 2000
No	Overclockable	No

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