Intel Core i3-2100 vs Apple A14 Bionic

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Intel Core i3-2100 or Intel Core i3-2100 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i3-2100 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-2100, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
The Apple A14 Bionic features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 6 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2020 and belongs to the 14 generation of the Apple A series series.
Intel Core i 2000 Group Apple A14
2 Generation 14
Intel Core i3-2100 Name Apple A14 Bionic
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core i3 Family Apple A series
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-2100 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-2100 is 3.1 GHz
The Apple A14 Bionic has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 6 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 3.0 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
None None 3.0 GHz
None None 4x Icestorm
4 Threads 6
None None 1.82 GHz
normal Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
3.1 GHz Frequency None
2 CPU Cores 6
No Overclocking No
None None 2x Firestorm
Yes Hyperthreading No
2x Cores None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-2100 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-2100 uses the Intel HD Graphics 2000, which has 48 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Apple A14 Bionic has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Apple A14 Bionic uses the Apple A14, which has 512 texture shaders
and 64 execution units.
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
32 nm Technology 5 nm
10.1 Direct X --
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 8.0 GB
6 Execution units 64
Q1/2011 Release date Q3/2020
Intel HD Graphics 2000 GPU name Apple A14
48 Shaders 512
0.85 GHz GPU frequency 1.0 GHz
6 Generation 11
-- Max. displays --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications 16 Neural cores @ 11 TOPS
-- AI hardware Apple Neural Engine
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
No VP9 Decode / Encode
No VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
No JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode
No AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 6.0 GB distributed across 1 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR3-1333 Memory type LPDDR4X-4266
21.3 GB/s Bandwidth 34.1 GB/s
Yes AES-NI No
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
32.0 GB Max. Memory 6.0 GB
2 Memory channels 1
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 7 W watts.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 7 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-2100 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Apple A14 Bionic is manufactured using a 5 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization None
32 nm Technology 5 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) ARMv8-A64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions
-- Part Number --
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
Q1/2011 Release date Q3/2020
120 $ Release price --
512.0 KB L2-Cache 12.0 MB
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
3.0 MB L3-Cache 16.0 MB
LGA 1155 Socket
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems iOS
Sandy Bridge S Architecture A14 (Firestorm/Icestorm)
 
 

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