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AvailabilityMSRP in USD: $212
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Key Differences
In short — Core i5-3570K outperforms the cheaper Core i3-2100 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-2100 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-3570K is 434 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-2100.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-2100
- Up to 59% cheaper than Core i5-3570K - $49.0 vs $120.23
- Up to 57% better value when playing Dirt 5 than Core i5-3570K - $0.35 vs $0.81 per FPS
- Consumes up to 16% less energy than Intel Core i5-3570K - 65 vs 77 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i5-3570K
- Performs up to 6% better in Dirt 5 than Core i3-2100 - 149 vs 140 FPS
Dirt 5
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Core i3-2100
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
FPS
140
93.95973154362416%
Value, $/FPS
$0.35/FPS
100%
Price, $
$49
100%
Value Winner
Intel Core i3-2100 Dual-Core Processor 3.1 GHz 3 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I32100
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In Stock
Updated 349276 minutes ago
Core i5-3570K
Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012
FPS
149
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.81/FPS
43.209876543209866%
Price, $
$120.23
40%
FPS Winner
Intel Core i5-3570K Quad-Core Processor 3.4 GHz 4 Core LGA 1155 - BX80637I53570K
Buy for $120.23 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 349276 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Core i3-2100
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
Core i5-3570K
Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i3-2100
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
Single-Core
466
67.93002915451895%
Multi-Core
954
46.064703042008695%
Intel Core i3-2100 | vs | Intel Core i5-3570K |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 20th, 2011 | Release Date | Apr 29th, 2012 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 77 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
| 31.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
| Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4000 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
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