Intel Core i3-2100

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Intel Core i3-2100
2
Cores
4
Threads
3.1 GHz
Base Clock
Socket LGA 1155
Socket
65 W
TDP
Intel HD Graphics 2000
Integrated Graphics
$75
Price
CPU Snapshot
Release date:Feb 7, 2011Price at Launch:$117
Type:DesktopSocket:Socket LGA 1155
Cores:2Threads:4
Multithreading:Yes
Clocks & Cache
Base Clock:3.1 GHzL2 Cache:512 KB
L3 Cache:3 MB
Platform
Codename:Sandy BridgeProcess Size:32 nm
Memory Support:DDR3-1333TDP:65 W
PCIe Support:PCIe 2.0, 16 lanesBox Cooler:Yes
Integrated Features
Integrated Graphics:YesiGPU Model:Intel HD Graphics 2000
NPU:No
Intel Core Ultra 3 205
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Intel Core Ultra 3 205

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Intel Core i3-2100 pricing

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Current $75 Jul 12, 2026
Highest* $75 Jul 4, 2026
Lowest* $44 Jun 30, 2026
Average $59
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Reviews and Ratings

83

Average Score

Based on 9 reviews

8.2

User Score

Based on 112 reviews

Reviewers Liked

  • Excellent performance for light threaded applications
  • Low power consumption
  • Runs at low temperatures
  • Decent integrated graphics from Intel HD 2000
  • Hyperthreading support
  • Affordable

Reviewers Didn't Like

  • Cannot compete against quad cores in heavily threaded applications
83

A brand-new core design enables the chips to do more at a given clock speed than their predecessors. The humble Core i3-2120 runs at a slightly slower 3.3GHz frequency than the mid-range i5-660 from Intel's older 1156 platform, but it achieved higher...

By itnews.com.au on
100

All Pages Page 1 of 15Intel started 2011 off with the official introduction to their highly anticipated Sandy Bridge processors. We had the chance to take a look at their mid-range i5-2500k and we loved it. The i5-2500k isn’t perfect for everyone,...

By LanOC Reviews on
72

Despite the lack of Turbo Boost, the i3-2100 was able to hold its own in many of our benchmarks, giving CPUs such as the LGA1366 Core i7-950 and quad-core Core i5-2400 something to think about. Most inspiring of all was its speed in games and image...

By Bit-tech.net on
60

After all the Sandy Bridge goodness without the quad-core price-tag? Then the dual-core Intel Core i3 2100 might well be up your street.While the high-end unlocked Sandy Bridge CPUs, the Intel Core i7 2600K and Intel Core i5 2500K were rightfully...

By TechRadar on
85

Do not be fooled by the $124 pricing of the Core i3 2100. The processor is not a sloth. While it is not able to compete against a true quad-core when it comes to heavily threaded application, thanks to hyperthreading, it is more than capable in...

By bjorn3d.com on
100

There were two stand out aspects to the processors though. The first one was performance on offer from the i3-2100 for £90/$125. That CPU kept pace with the quad core model in a number of tests and really does offer a...

By HardwareHeaven on
80

Intel has produced a well-rounded CPU that can handle most jobs, including video games. You can certainly get a better processor—but you'll be paying more for it,...

By DigitalVersus on

We update our first look at AMD's A6, A8, and A8 Trinity-based APUs with numbers from an A8-3870K, Core i3-2100, and Core i3-2105. The new results give us a much better idea of how the upcoming architecture will fare in productivity apps and games....

By Tom's Hardware UK on

Following our sub-£160 gaming CPU comparison, we put Intel's Core i3-2100 and AMD's FX-4100 under the microscope. This time, we test a number of different graphics cards from AMD to see how GPUs affect perceived processor bottlenecks. At the end of...

By Tom's Hardware UK on

This time we'd like to offer you the summarized test results of as many as 71 processors. This generally marks the end of the year, not the end of another test method's life cycle (like the last time). We believe this summary contains all important...

By iXBT Labs on

This review was made possible by Intel Yet another Intel processor you say? Yes, it's the Core i3-2100. Let's keep it simple……….. More details at the official product page . The Benchmarks Canon Digital Photo Professional Converting 16 18 megapixel...

By GoldFries on

Although we've tested most processors from Intel, no due attention has been paid to a lot of CPUs from AMD. Today we shall make amends and examine as many as five affordable processors from this company. Testbeds Today's lineup to test will include...

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