Intel Core i3-2100

Intel Core i3-2100
Benchmarks & Specs

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The Intel Core i3-2100 was a reliable companion in countless computer systems for many years. It was built on the advanced Sandy Bridge S architecture. Its production in the proven 32 nm process was standard at the time. This processor offered a thoroughly solid foundation for daily requirements.

We could often observe how smoothly it operated in office applications and when surfing the internet. A significant advantage was its integrated Intel HD Graphics 2000 graphics unit. This often made a separate graphics card unnecessary. This helped to reduce system costs and minimize space requirements.

The processor is equipped with a 1 MB Level 2 cache. In addition, it has a 3 MB Level 3 cache. The maximum memory bandwidth reaches 21 GB/s. The PCIe 2.0 connection was also important for connectivity. The Intel Core i3-2100 demonstrated good energy efficiency for its generation. It is still used today in systems for basic tasks.

Its fundamental performance is still sufficient for many simple uses. It is remarkable how well it has maintained its role over time.
  • Reliable performance for everyday tasks
  • Integrated Intel HD Graphics 2000
  • Energy-efficient design
  • Based on the Sandy Bridge S architecture

Performance Overview
Average performance across multiple benchmarks

Single-core performance
Rank 819 / 867
In segment Desktop
Multi-core performance
Rank 775 / 821
In segment Desktop
Geekbench 6 Single-Core

Geekbench 6 Single-Core
Single-core performance

Intel Core i7-920
4C / 8T · 2.93 GHz
525
Intel Core i3-3210
2C / 4T · 3.20 GHz
522
Intel Core i3-2100
2C / 4T · 3.10 GHz
515
Intel Pentium G2030
2C / 2T · 3.00 GHz
512
Intel Xeon E5-2620 v2
6C / 12T · 2.60 GHz
510
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

Intel Pentium G4400T
2C / 2T · 2.90 GHz
1,089
Intel Celeron G3900
2C / 2T · 2.80 GHz
1,085
Intel Core i3-2100
2C / 4T · 3.10 GHz
1,082
Intel Celeron G3930T
2C / 2T · 2.70 GHz
1,068
Intel Core i3-3240T
2C / 4T · 2.90 GHz
1,065
Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core

Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core
Single-core performance

Intel Core i7-960
4C / 8T · 3.46 GHz
576
Intel Core i7-965
4C / 8T · 3.46 GHz
576
Intel Core i3-2100
2C / 4T · 3.10 GHz
575
AMD FX-4350
AMD FX-4350 100 %
4C / 4T · 4.30 GHz
574
Intel Core i7-870
4C / 8T · 3.60 GHz
574
Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core

Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

AMD A8-3820
AMD A8-3820 100 %
4C / 4T · 2.80 GHz
1,264
AMD A10-5700
AMD A10-5700 100 %
4C / 4T · 4.00 GHz
1,263
Intel Core i3-2100
2C / 4T · 3.10 GHz
1,262
Intel Pentium G3220
2C / 2T · 3.00 GHz
1,261
Intel Core i3-4330TE
2C / 4T · 2.40 GHz
1,260
iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

Intel Core i5-3570
Intel HD Graphics 2500
110
Intel Core i5-3570S
Intel HD Graphics 2500
110
Intel Core i3-2100
Intel HD Graphics 2000
106
Intel Core i5-3470S
Intel HD Graphics 2500
106
Intel Core i5-3470
Intel HD Graphics 2500
106
CPU-Z Benchmark 17 Single-Core

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 Single-Core
Single-core performance

Intel Xeon E5450
4C / 4T · 3.00 GHz
271
Intel Core i3-2120
2C / 4T · 3.30 GHz
268
Intel Core i3-2100
2C / 4T · 3.10 GHz
253
Intel Core2 Duo E8400
2C / 2T · 3.00 GHz
252
Intel Core i5-750
4C / 4T · 3.20 GHz
251
CPU-Z Benchmark 17 Multi-Core

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

AMD A10-5800K
4C / 4T · 3.80 GHz
746
AMD FX-4300
AMD FX-4300 100 %
4C / 4T · 3.80 GHz
739
Intel Core i3-2100
2C / 4T · 3.10 GHz
738
Intel Core i5-650
2C / 4T · 3.20 GHz
735
AMD Phenom II X6 1035T
6C / 6T · 2.60 GHz
723
Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)
Single-core performance

Intel Core i3-3220T
2C / 4T · 2.80 GHz
94 cb
Intel Xeon E5-2640 v2
8C / 16T · 2.50 GHz
94 cb
Intel Core i3-2100
2C / 4T · 3.10 GHz
93 cb
Intel Celeron G1610
2C / 2T · 2.60 GHz
92 cb
AMD Phenom II X4 970
4C / 4T · 3.50 GHz
92 cb
Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)
Multi-core performance

Intel Celeron G5920
2C / 2T · 3.50 GHz
266 cb
AMD Athlon II X4 635
4C / 4T · 2.90 GHz
265 cb
Intel Core i3-2100
2C / 4T · 3.10 GHz
263 cb
Intel Core i3-3240T
2C / 4T · 2.90 GHz
260 cb
AMD A10-6790K
4C / 4T · 4.30 GHz
260 cb

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At a glance

PropertyValue
FamilyIntel Core i3 (205)
CPU groupIntel Core i 2000 (28)
ArchitectureSandy Bridge S
Technology32 nm
SegmentDesktop
SocketLGA 1155
Generation2
Predecessor
Successor

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

PropertyValue
CPU Cores / Threads2 / 4
Hyperthreading / SMT
Core architecturenormal
Cores: 2x
Frequency: 3.10 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core):
Turbo Frequency (2 Cores):
L2-Cache0.50 MB
L3-Cache3.00 MB
OverclockingNo

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

PropertyValue
GPU nameIntel HD Graphics 2000
GPU frequency0.85 - 1.10 GHz
CUs / Shader6 / 48
Raytracing
Max. displays2
Max. GPU Memory2 GB
Technology32 nm
Release dateQ1/2011

Memory & PCIe

Memory typeMemory bandwidth
DDR3-1333
21.3 GB/s
PropertyValue
Max. Memory32 GB
Memory channels2
ECC
PCIe2.0 x 16
PCIe Bandwidth8.0 GB/s

Thermal Management

PropertyValue
TDP65 W
TDP (PL2)
TDP up
TDP down
T. junction max.

Technical details

PropertyValue
Chip designMonolithic
AES-NI
Operating systemsWindows 10, Linux
Instruction setx86-64 (64 bit)
ISA extensionsSSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
Release dateQ1/2011
Release price120 $
DocumentsTechnical data sheet
Intel Core i3-2100
Intel Core i3-2100
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