Intel Core i3-2100 vs Core i5-750

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Combined performance score

i5-750
1.65
+36.4%

Core i5-750 outperforms Core i3-2100 by 36% in our combined benchmark results.

General info

Comparing Core i5-750 and Core i3-2100 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking19432203
Place by popularitynot in top-10071
Value for money0.330.28
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesCore i5 (Desktop)no data
Architecture codenameLynnfield (2009−2010)Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
Release date23 September 2009 (14 years old)20 February 2011 (13 years old)
Launch price (MSRP)$150$73
Current price$53 (0.4x MSRP)$86 (1.2x MSRP)
Value for money

Performance per price, higher is better.

i5-750 has 18% better value for money than i3-2100.

Technical specs

Core i5-750 and Core i3-2100 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads44
Base clock speed2.66 GHz3.1 GHz
Boost clock speed3.2 GHz3.1 GHz
Bus support2500 MHzno data
L1 cache256 KB64 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB256 KB (per core)
L3 cache8 MB3 MB (shared)
Chip lithography45 nm32 nm
Die size296 mm2131 mm2
Maximum core temperature73 °C69 °C
Number of transistors774 Million504 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplierNoNo

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-750 and Core i3-2100 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
SocketFCLGA1156,LGA1156FCLGA1155
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-750 and Core i3-2100. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX
AES-NI--
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology1.0-
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring-+
Flex Memory Accessno data+
Demand Based Switching-no data
PAE36 Bitno data
FDIno data+
Fast Memory Accessno data+
StatusDiscontinuedDiscontinued

Security technologies

Core i5-750 and Core i3-2100 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Identity Protectionno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-750 and Core i3-2100 are enumerated here.

VT-dno data-
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-750 and Core i3-2100. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size16 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth21 GB/s21 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel HD Graphics 2000
Quick Sync Videono data+
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.1 GHz
InTru 3Dno data+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-750 and Core i3-2100 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data2

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-750 and Core i3-2100.

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.

i5-750 1.65
+36.4%
i3-2100 1.21

Core i5-750 outperforms Core i3-2100 by 36% in our combined 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%

i5-750 2532
+36.5%
i3-2100 1855

Core i5-750 outperforms Core i3-2100 by 36% in Passmark.

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

Benchmark coverage: 42%

i5-750 427
i3-2100 465
+8.9%

Core i3-2100 outperforms Core i5-750 by 9% in GeekBench 5 Single-Core.

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

Benchmark coverage: 42%

i5-750 1195
+25.4%
i3-2100 953

Core i5-750 outperforms Core i3-2100 by 25% in GeekBench 5 Multi-Core.

3DMark Fire Strike Physics

Benchmark coverage: 4%

i5-750 7370
+207%
i3-2100 2400

Core i5-750 outperforms Core i3-2100 by 207% in 3DMark Fire Strike Physics.

Gaming performance

Advantages and disadvantages


Performance score 1.65 1.21
Recency 23 September 2009 20 February 2011
Physical cores 4 2
Cost $150 $73
Chip lithography 45 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 65 Watt

The Core i5-750 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-2100 in performance tests.


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