Intel Core i3-2100 vs Intel Core i3-540
A side-by-side spec comparison of the Intel Core i3-2100 and the Intel Core i3-540. We line up every specification and score the ones that matter most in this category — weighted, not a raw count of specs won — to reach an overall verdict so you can decide which cpu / processor is right for your build.
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 65W | 73W |
| Cores | 2 | 2 |
| Socket | LGA1155 | LGA1156 |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB | 4 MB |
| Threads | 4 | 4 |
| Base Clock | 3.1 GHz | 3.06 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 3.1 GHz | 3.06 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Sandy Bridge | Westmere |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 2000 | Intel HD Graphics |
Winner: Intel Core i3-2100 — driven by Boost Clock (3.1 GHz), TDP (65W), Base Clock (3.1 GHz)
Intel Core i3-2100
5
performance points
Intel Core i3-540
2
performance points
Winner is scored by weighting the specs that matter most in this category (not a raw count of specs won).
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