Ryzen Threadripper 7980X vs i3-2100

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-2100
2011
2 cores / 4 threads, 65 Watt
1.17
Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
2023
64 cores / 128 threads, 350 Watt
84.61
+7132%

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X outperforms Core i3-2100 by a whopping 7132% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-2100 and Ryzen Threadripper 7980X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking23753
Place by popularity99not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.2811.85
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency1.7022.88
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)Storm Peak (2023)
Release date20 February 2011 (13 years ago)19 October 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$73$4,999

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X has 4132% better value for money than i3-2100.

Detailed specifications

Core i3-2100 and Ryzen Threadripper 7980X 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)64 (Tetrahexaconta-Core)
Threads4128
Base clock speed3.1 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.1 GHz5.1 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache3 MB (shared)256 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm5 nm
Die size131 mm28x 71 mm2
Maximum core temperature69 °Cno data
Number of transistors504 million52,560 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-2100 and Ryzen Threadripper 7980X 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
SocketFCLGA1155sTR5
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt350 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-2100 and Ryzen Threadripper 7980X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXno data
AES-NI-+
AVX-+
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
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Core i3-2100 and Ryzen Threadripper 7980X 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 Ryzen Threadripper 7980X are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
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 Ryzen Threadripper 7980X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5
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 2000N/A
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 Ryzen Threadripper 7980X integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported2no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-2100 and Ryzen Threadripper 7980X.

PCIe version2.05.0
PCI Express lanes1648

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
Ryzen Threadripper 7980X 84.61
+7132%

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 1857
Ryzen Threadripper 7980X 134396
+7137%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.17 84.61
Recency 20 February 2011 19 October 2023
Physical cores 2 64
Threads 4 128
Chip lithography 32 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 350 Watt

i3-2100 has 438.5% lower power consumption.

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X, on the other hand, has a 7131.6% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 12 years, 3100% more physical cores and 3100% more threads, and a 540% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-2100 in performance tests.


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