Pentium 977 vs Core i3-2100T

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-2100T
2011
2 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
0.96
+29.7%

Core i3-2100T outperforms Pentium 977 by a substantial 30% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-2100T and Pentium 977 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking23982571
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.12no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Pentium
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
Release date20 February 2011 (13 years ago)1 January 2012 (12 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$180$134
Current price$28 (0.2x MSRP)$457 (3.4x MSRP)

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i3-2100T and Pentium 977 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)2 (Dual-core)
Threads42
Base clock speed2.5 GHz1.4 GHz
Boost clock speed2.5 GHz1.4 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)256K (per core)
L3 cache3 MB (shared)2 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm32 nm
Die size131 mm2131 mm2
Maximum core temperature65 °C100 °C
Number of transistors504 million504 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplierNoNo

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-2100T and Pentium 977 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
SocketFCLGA1155FCBGA1023
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-2100T and Pentium 977. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2
AES-NI--
FMAno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFino data-
Turbo Boost Technology--
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access++
Demand Based Switchingno data-
FDI++
Fast Memory Access++
StatusDiscontinuedDiscontinued

Security technologies

Core i3-2100T and Pentium 977 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-2100T and Pentium 977 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-2100T and Pentium 977. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GB16.38 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth21 GB/s21.3 GB/s
ECC memory supportno data-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 2000Intel® HD Graphics for 2nd Generation Intel® Processors
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+-
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHz1 GHz
InTru 3D+-

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-2100T and Pentium 977 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported22
eDPno data+
DisplayPortno data+
HDMIno data+
SDVOno data+
CRTno data+

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-2100T and Pentium 977.

PCIe version2.02.0
PCI Express lanes1616

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.

i3-2100T 0.96
+29.7%
Pentium 977 0.74

Core i3-2100T outperforms Pentium 977 by 30% based on our aggregate benchmark results.


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.

Benchmark coverage: 68%

i3-2100T 1488
+29.6%
Pentium 977 1148

Core i3-2100T outperforms Pentium 977 by 30% in Passmark.

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.96 0.74
Recency 20 February 2011 1 January 2012
Threads 4 2
Cost $180 $134
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 17 Watt

The Core i3-2100T is our recommended choice as it beats the Pentium 977 in performance tests.

Note that Core i3-2100T is a desktop processor while Pentium 977 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-2100T and Pentium 977, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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