Intel Core i3-2100 | AMD Athlon II X3 455 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i3-2100 and the AMD Athlon II X3 455 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core i3-2100 2 core processor released in Q1/2011 with the AMD Athlon II X3 455 which has 3 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2010. |
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Intel Core i3 (205) | Family | AMD Athlon II (52) |
Intel Core i 2000 (28) | CPU group | AMD Athlon II X3 (Rana) (12) |
2 | Generation | 1 |
Sandy Bridge S | Architecture | Rana |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i3-2100 is a 2 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.10 GHz. The processor can compute 4 threads at the same time. The AMD Athlon II X3 455 clocks with 3.30 GHz, has 3 CPU cores and can calculate 3 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i3-2100 | Characteristic | AMD Athlon II X3 455 |
2 | Cores | 3 |
4 | Threads | 3 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
3.10 GHz | Frequency | 3.30 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | -- |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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Intel HD Graphics 2000 | GPU | no iGPU |
0.85 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
1.10 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
6 | GPU Generation | -- |
32 nm | Technology | |
2 | Max. displays | |
6 | Compute units | -- |
48 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
2 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
10.1 | DirectX Version | -- |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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Intel HD Graphics 2000 | GPU | no iGPU |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | No |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | No |
No | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeUp to 32 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i3-2100, while the AMD Athlon II X3 455 supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i3-2100 | Characteristic | AMD Athlon II X3 455 |
DDR3-1333 | Memory | DDR3-1333 |
32 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
21.3 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 21.3 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
0.50 MB | L2 Cache | 1.50 MB |
3.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
2.0 | PCIe version | 2.0 |
16 | PCIe lanes | -- |
8.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i3-2100 has a TDP of 65 W. The TDP of the AMD Athlon II X3 455 is 95 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Core i3-2100 | Characteristic | AMD Athlon II X3 455 |
65 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 95 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i3-2100 has 3.50 MB cache and is manufactured in 32 nm. The cache of AMD Athlon II X3 455 is at 1.50 MB. The processor is manufactured in 45 nm. |
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Intel Core i3-2100 | Characteristic | AMD Athlon II X3 455 |
32 nm | Technology | 45 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Unknown |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX | ISA extensions | MMX, 3DNow!, SSE3, SSE4a |
LGA 1155 | Socket | AM3 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT | Virtualization | AMD-V |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q1/2011 | Release date | Q4/2010 |
120 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i3-2100
2C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
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AMD Athlon II X3 455
3C 3T @ 3.30 GHz |
Intel Core i3-2100
2C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
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AMD Athlon II X3 455
3C 3T @ 3.30 GHz |
Intel Core i3-2100
2C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
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AMD Athlon II X3 455
3C 3T @ 3.30 GHz |
Intel Core i3-2100
2C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
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AMD Athlon II X3 455
3C 3T @ 3.30 GHz |
Intel Core i3-2100
2C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
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AMD Athlon II X3 455
3C 3T @ 3.30 GHz |
Intel Core i3-2100
Intel HD Graphics 2000 @ 1.10 GHz |
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AMD Athlon II X3 455
@ 0.00 GHz |
Intel Core i3-2100
2C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
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AMD Athlon II X3 455
3C 3T @ 3.30 GHz |
Intel Core i3-2100
2C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
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AMD Athlon II X3 455
3C 3T @ 3.30 GHz |
Intel Core i3-2100
2C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
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AMD Athlon II X3 455
3C 3T @ 3.30 GHz |
Intel Core i3-2100
2C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
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AMD Athlon II X3 455
3C 3T @ 3.30 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i3-2100 | AMD Athlon II X3 455 |
Unknown | Unknown |