Intel Core i3 2100 3.1GHz Desktop Processor (BX80623I32100) - Boxed
Socket LGA1155, 2 Cores, 4 Threads, 2 x 256 KB L2 Cache, 3MB Smart Cache, 32nm
NIVO#: 24100Mnf.#: BX80623I32100
Line: Core i3Model: 2100
Warranty: 1 year
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Overview & Features top

Intel Boxed Core i3 2100 Desktop Processor

2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i3 Processor

The Intel® Core™ i3 processor provides the basis for an affordable PC. This dual-core processor with 4-way multitasking capability has built-in performance headroom for software upgrades, providing an excellent return on investment.

Features

  • Intel® HT Technology allows each core of your processor to work on two tasks at the same time.

  • Intel® Smart Cache is dynamically allocated to each processor core based on workload, which significantly reduces latency and improves performance.
Specification top
General
Product Line
Core i3
Model
2100
Socket
LGA1155
Manufacturing Technology
32 nm
Package Type
Boxed
 
Performance
Clock Speed 
3.1 GHz
Bus Speed 
1333 MHz
Wattage
65 watts
Number of Cores
2
Number of Threads
4
L1 Cache
2 x 32 KB
L2 Cache
2 x 256 KB
L3 Cache
3 MB
Smart Cache
3 MB
 
Technology
Advanced Technologies
Dual Display Capable
Intel 64
Intel Clear Video HD Technology
Intel Flexible Display Interface
Intel HD Graphics
Intel InTRU 3D Technology
Intel Virtualization Technology
 
Customer Reviews top
featuresease of usevalue for moneymeets expectations
 
Reviewed by Henri from East Rand on 02/12/2011   
Expertise: IT Technician, Gamer
Strengths: - Dual Core (Excels where games / apps are not optimised of dual/quad core processors)
- Beats earlier Core 2 Quads (Q8200)
- Higher FPS compared to Intel Phenom x6 II 1055T (http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/147?vs=289)
- Price/Performance Ratio
Weaknesses: - OEM Fan
Best uses: General use, Some gaming, "Start-off Processor"
Similar products used: Core 2 Quad Q8200
Nice little box of Dynamite
This little processor beats them all....

As an entry level processor, I'm quite suprised but its performance for the price. I've run many benchmarks and read up on alot too, and to start off with, you cannot go wrong with this one.
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Overall score (1)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
9.5/10