Atom Z510 vs i3-2100

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-2100
2011
2 cores / 4 threads, 65 Watt
1.17
+875%
Atom Z510
2008
1 core / 1 thread, 2 Watt
0.12

Core i3-2100 outperforms Atom Z510 by a whopping 875% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-2100 and Atom Z510 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking23753358
Place by popularity99not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.28no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Atom
Power efficiency1.705.67
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)Silverthorne (2008−2010)
Release date20 February 2011 (13 years ago)2 April 2008 (16 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$73$20

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i3-2100 and Atom Z510 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)1 (Single-Core)
Threads41
Base clock speed3.1 GHz1.1 GHz
Boost clock speed3.1 GHz1.1 GHz
Bus typeno dataFSB
Bus rate5 GT/s400 MT/s
Multiplierno data11
L1 cache64 KB (per core)56 KB
L2 cache256 KB (per core)512 KB
L3 cache3 MB (shared)0 KB
Chip lithography32 nm45 nm
Die size131 mm224.18 mm2
Maximum core temperature69 °C90 °C
Number of transistors504 million47 Million
64 bit support+-
Windows 11 compatibility--
VID voltage rangeno data0.75-1.1V

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-2100 and Atom Z510 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11 (Uniprocessor)
SocketFCLGA1155PBGA441
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt2 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-2100 and Atom Z510. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXIntel® SSE2, Intel® SSE3, Intel® SSSE3
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology--
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
Demand Based Switchingno data+
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data
FSB parityno data-

Security technologies

Core i3-2100 and Atom Z510 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+-
EDB++
Identity Protection+-

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-2100 and Atom Z510 are enumerated here.

VT-d--
VT-x+-
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-2100 and Atom Z510. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3no data
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth21 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 2000-
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+-
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHz-
InTru 3D+-

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-2100 and Atom Z510 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported2-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-2100 and Atom Z510.

PCIe version2.0no data
PCI Express lanes16no data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i3-2100 1.17
+875%
Atom Z510 0.12

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i3-2100 1856
+857%
Atom Z510 194

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.17 0.12
Recency 20 February 2011 2 April 2008
Physical cores 2 1
Threads 4 1
Chip lithography 32 nm 45 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 2 Watt

i3-2100 has a 875% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, 100% more physical cores and 300% more threads, and a 40.6% more advanced lithography process.

Atom Z510, on the other hand, has 3150% lower power consumption.

The Core i3-2100 is our recommended choice as it beats the Atom Z510 in performance tests.

Note that Core i3-2100 is a desktop processor while Atom Z510 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-2100 and Atom Z510, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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