FPSVersusCore i3-2100 vs Core i3-3225
Performance score
Core i5-10400F
Core i3-12100F
Ryzen 5 5600
Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Core i5-14600K
Ryzen 7 9800X3D
Core i9-14900K
By our estimate, Core i3-3225 beats Core i3-2100 by 12%.
Both CPUs use the same socket (LGA1155), so you can swap one for the other on the same board (check BIOS support).
The score is our own estimate from the specs (cores, threads, clocks, architecture generation), not a benchmark run. 100 = the fastest CPU in our database.
Overview
| Core i3-2100 | Core i3-3225 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score (0–100) | 9.09 | 10.15 |
| Ranking position | 522 | 518 |
| Power efficiency (0–100) | 7.31 | 9.64 |
| Type | Desktop | Desktop |
| Manufacturer | Intel | Intel |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge | Ivy Bridge |
| Release date | Q1 2011 | Q3 2012 |
Specifications
| Core i3-2100 | Core i3-3225 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 2 | 2 |
| Threads | 4 | 4 |
| Base clock | 3.1 GHz | 3.3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.1 GHz | 3.3 GHz |
| L3 cache | 3 MB | 3 MB |
| Process node | 32 nm | 22 nm |
| Unlocked multiplier | no | no |
| Integrated graphics | Intel HD Graphics 2000 | Intel HD Graphics 4000 |
| NPU (AI accelerator) | no | no |
Compatibility
| Core i3-2100 | Core i3-3225 | |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | LGA1155 |
| TDP | 65 W | 55 W |
Memory and PCI Express
| Core i3-2100 | Core i3-3225 | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | DDR3-1066/1333 | DDR3-1333/1600 |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
| Max memory | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| PCI Express version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| PCIe lanes | 16 | no data |
Pros and cons
Core i3-2100
- no notable advantages
Core i3-3225
- 12% higher overall score
- 12% faster single core
- lower TDP: 55 W vs 65 W
- newer: released in 2012
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