Mobile Sempron M100 vs i3-2100

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-2100 and Mobile Sempron M100 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2353not rated
Place by popularity100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.28no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataAMD Mobile Sempron
Power efficiency1.70no data
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)Caspian (2009)
Release date20 February 2011 (13 years ago)10 September 2009 (15 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$73no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i3-2100 and Mobile Sempron M100 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 GHzno data
Boost clock speed3.1 GHz2 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s3200 MHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)128 KB
L2 cache256 KB (per core)512 KB
L3 cache3 MB (shared)no data
Chip lithography32 nm40 nm
Die size131 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature69 °Cno data
Number of transistors504 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-2100 and Mobile Sempron M100 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 configuration1no data
SocketFCLGA1155S
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt25 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-2100 and Mobile Sempron M100. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXAMD Virtualization, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, 3DNow, Enhanced Virus Protection, MMX
VirusProtect-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data

Security technologies

Core i3-2100 and Mobile Sempron M100 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data
Identity Protection+-

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-2100 and Mobile Sempron M100 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-2100 and Mobile Sempron M100. 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 2000no data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-2100 and Mobile Sempron M100 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported2no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-2100 and Mobile Sempron M100.

PCIe version2.0no data
PCI Express lanes16no data

Pros & cons summary


Recency 20 February 2011 10 September 2009
Physical cores 2 1
Threads 4 1
Chip lithography 32 nm 40 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 25 Watt

i3-2100 has an age advantage of 1 year, 100% more physical cores and 300% more threads, and a 25% more advanced lithography process.

Mobile Sempron M100, on the other hand, has 160% lower power consumption.

We couldn't decide between Core i3-2100 and Mobile Sempron M100. We've got no test results to judge.

Note that Core i3-2100 is a desktop processor while Mobile Sempron M100 is a notebook one.


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