Core i3-2100 vs FX-4350
Performance score
Core i3-12100F
Core i5-12400F
Ryzen 5 7500F
Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Ryzen 7 9800X3D
Core Ultra 7 265K
Core i9-14900K
Ryzen 9 9950X
FX-4350 is 11% faster than Core i3-2100 by our estimate.
Different sockets (LGA1155 and AM3+) — switching between them needs a different motherboard.
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 | FX-4350 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score (0–100) | 9.09 | 10.11 |
| Ranking position | 522 | 519 |
| Power efficiency (0–100) | 7.31 | 4.23 |
| Type | Desktop | Desktop |
| Manufacturer | Intel | AMD |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge | Piledriver (Vishera) |
| Release date | Q1 2011 | 2013-04-30 |
Specifications
| Core i3-2100 | FX-4350 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 2 | 4 |
| Threads | 4 | 4 |
| Base clock | 3.1 GHz | 4.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.1 GHz | 4.3 GHz |
| L2 cache | no data | 4 MB |
| L3 cache | 3 MB | 8 MB |
| Process node | 32 nm | 32 nm |
| Unlocked multiplier | no | yes |
| Integrated graphics | Intel HD Graphics 2000 | no |
| NPU (AI accelerator) | no | no |
Compatibility
| Core i3-2100 | FX-4350 | |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | AM3+ |
| TDP | 65 W | 125 W |
Memory and PCI Express
| Core i3-2100 | FX-4350 | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | DDR3-1066/1333 | DDR3-1866 |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
| Max memory | 32 GB | no data |
| PCI Express version | 2.0 | no data |
| PCIe lanes | 16 | no data |
Pros and cons
Core i3-2100
- 6% faster single core
- lower TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- has integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 2000)
FX-4350
- 11% higher overall score
- more cores: 4 vs 2
- bigger L3 cache: 8 MB vs 3 MB
- newer: released in 2013
- unlocked multiplier (can be overclocked)
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