Core i3-2100 vs Pentium Silver N5030
Performance score
Core i5-12450H
Core Ultra 7 258V
Ryzen 5 7500F
Ryzen AI 9 HX 370
Ryzen 7 9800X3D
Core i9-14900HX
Core i9-14900K
Ryzen 9 9950X
By our estimate, Core i3-2100 beats Pentium Silver N5030 by 44%.
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 | Pentium Silver N5030 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score (0–100) | 9.09 | 6.32 |
| Ranking position | 522 | 528 |
| Power efficiency (0–100) | 7.31 | no data |
| Type | Desktop | Laptop |
| Manufacturer | Intel | Intel |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge | Goldmont Plus (Gemini Lake) |
| Release date | Q1 2011 | Q2 2022 |
Specifications
| Core i3-2100 | Pentium Silver N5030 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 2 | 4 |
| Threads | 4 | 4 |
| Base clock | 3.1 GHz | 1.1 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.1 GHz | 3.1 GHz |
| L3 cache | 3 MB | 4 MB |
| Process node | 32 nm | no data |
| Unlocked multiplier | no | no |
| Integrated graphics | Intel HD Graphics 2000 | Intel UHD Graphics 605 |
| NPU (AI accelerator) | no | no |
Compatibility
| Core i3-2100 | Pentium Silver N5030 | |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | no data |
| TDP | 65 W | no data |
Memory and PCI Express
| Core i3-2100 | Pentium Silver N5030 | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | DDR3-1066/1333 | no data |
| Memory channels | 2 | no data |
| Max memory | 32 GB | no data |
| PCI Express version | 2.0 | no data |
| PCIe lanes | 16 | no data |
Pros and cons
Core i3-2100
- 44% higher overall score
- 38% faster single core
Pentium Silver N5030
- more cores: 4 vs 2
- bigger L3 cache: 4 MB vs 3 MB
- newer: released in 2022
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