Intel Core i3-2100

Intel Core i3-2100

About processor

The Intel Core i3-2100 processor is a reliable and efficient option for a desktop platform. With a code name of Sandy Bridge and a 32nm technology, this processor boasts a total of 2 cores and 4 threads, making it a solid choice for multitasking and efficient performance. The TDP of 65W ensures that the processor operates at a reasonable power consumption level. In terms of performance, the Intel Core i3-2100 processor holds up well. With a Geekbench 6 Single Core score of 455 and a Multi-Core score of 908, it offers decent processing power for everyday computing tasks. Users can expect smooth operation when browsing the web, working on office applications, and even some light gaming. Overall, the Intel Core i3-2100 is a reliable and capable processor for a desktop setup. While it may not be the most powerful option on the market, it offers a good balance of performance and power efficiency. Whether you're a casual user or a business professional in need of a dependable processor, the Intel Core i3-2100 is worth considering for its solid performance and efficiency.

Basic

Label Name
Intel
Platform
Desktop
Launch Date
February 2011
Model Name
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The Intel processor number is just one of several factors - along with processor brand, system configurations, and system-level benchmarks - to be considered when choosing the right processor for your computing needs.
i3-2100
Code Name
Sandy Bridge

CPU Specifications

Total Cores
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Cores is a hardware term that describes the number of independent central processing units in a single computing component (die or chip).
2
Total Threads
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Where applicable, Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology is only available on Performance-cores.
4
Basic Frequency
3.10 GHz
CPU Socket
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The socket is the component that provides the mechanical and electrical connections between the processor and motherboard.
FCLGA1155
Technology
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Lithography refers to the semiconductor technology used to manufacture an integrated circuit, and is reported in nanometer (nm), indicative of the size of features built on the semiconductor.
32 nm
TDP
65 W
PCI Express Version
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PCI Express Revision is the supported version of the PCI Express standard. Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (or PCIe) is a high-speed serial computer expansion bus standard for attaching hardware devices to a computer. The different PCI Express versions support different data rates.
2.0
Instruction Set
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The instruction set is a hard program stored inside the CPU that guides and optimizes CPU operations. With these instruction sets, the CPU can run more efficiently. There are many manufacturers that design CPUs, which results in different instruction sets, such as the 8086 instruction set for the Intel camp and the RISC instruction set for the ARM camp. x86, ARM v8, and MIPS are all codes for instruction sets. Instruction sets can be extended; for example, x86 added 64-bit support to create x86-64. Manufacturers developing CPUs that are compatible with a certain instruction set need authorization from the instruction set patent holder. A typical example is Intel authorizing AMD, enabling the latter to develop CPUs compatible with the x86 instruction set.
64-bit

Memory Specifications

Memory Type
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Intel® processors come in four different types: Single Channel, Dual Channel, Triple Channel, and Flex Mode. Maximum supported memory speed may be lower when populating multiple DIMMs per channel on products that support multiple memory channels.
DDR3 1066/1333
Max Memory Size
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Max memory size refers to the maximum memory capacity supported by the processor.
32 GB
Memory Channels
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The number of memory channels refers to the bandwidth operation for real world application.
2
Bus Speed
5 GT/s
Max Memory Bandwidth
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Max Memory bandwidth is the maximum rate at which data can be read from or stored into a semiconductor memory by the processor (in GB/s).
21 GB/s

GPU Specifications

GPU Name
Intel® HD Graphics 2000
Graphics Frequency
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Graphics max dynamic frequency refers to the maximum opportunistic graphics render clock frequency (in MHz) that can be supported using Intel® HD Graphics with Dynamic Frequency feature.
1.10 GHz

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6
Single Core Score
455
Geekbench 6
Multi Core Score
908
Geekbench 5
Single Core Score
564
Geekbench 5
Multi Core Score
1252
Passmark CPU
Single Core Score
1424
Passmark CPU
Multi Core Score
1853

Compared to Other CPU

Geekbench 6 Single Core
456 +0.2%
455 -0%
452 -0.7%
Geekbench 6 Multi Core
Geekbench 5 Single Core
567 +0.5%
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
1253 +0.1%
1247 -0.4%
Passmark CPU Single Core
1425 +0.1%
1424 +0%
1423 -0.1%
1421 -0.2%
Passmark CPU Multi Core
1867 +0.8%
1859 +0.3%
1851 -0.1%