Intel Core i3-2100
Category: CPU / Processor
Manufacturer: Intel
Cores: 2C / 4T
Clock: 3.1 - 3.1 GHz
Socket: LGA1155
TDP: 65W
Price: $55.14 from Amazon
Intel Core i3-2100
Cores
2C / 4T
Clock
3.1 - 3.1 GHz
Socket
LGA1155
TDP
65W
Best price from Amazon
$55.14
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Overview
The Intel Core i3-2100 offers 2 cores and 4 threads. Clocks run from 3.1GHz base to 3.1GHz boost. It drops into the LGA1155 socket with a 65W TDP — about 32.5W per core. 3MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads.
Integrated Intel HD Graphics 2000 graphics let it run headless-GPU builds and troubleshooting. Board socket comes first when pairing parts — after that, make sure your cooler's rating covers the chip. Its $55.14 price tag places it squarely in budget territory. Drop it into the PlanMyPC builder to check compatibility with the rest of your parts and fold its price into your running build total.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| TDP | 65 W |
| CPU Cores | 2 |
| Socket | LGA1155 |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Threads | 4 |
| Base Clock | 3.1 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 3.1 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Sandy Bridge |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 2000 |
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