Intel Core i3-2100 vs Intel Atom x6212RE

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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 Intel Atom x6212RE features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2021 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom x6212RE, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1493 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core i3-2100 Name Intel Atom x6212RE
Intel Core i 2000 Group Intel Atom x6000
2 Generation 6
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Atom
 
 

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 Intel Atom x6212RE has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom x6212RE is 1.2 GHz
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading No
2 CPU Cores 2
4 Threads 2
normal Core architecture normal
2x Cores 2x
3.1 GHz Frequency 1.2 GHz
 
 

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 Intel Atom x6212RE has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Atom x6212RE uses the Intel UHD Graphics 10th Gen (16 EU), which has 128 texture shaders
and 16 execution units.
0.85 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
6 Execution units 16
Q1/2011 Release date Q1/2021
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
-- Max. displays --
48 Shaders 128
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
6 Generation 11
10.1 Direct X 12
32 nm Technology 14 nm
Intel HD Graphics 2000 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 10th Gen (16 EU)
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

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 AV1 Decode
No VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
No VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
 
 

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 32.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
32.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR4-3200, LPDDR4-3200
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
21.3 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
No ECC Yes
2 Memory channels 4
 
 

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 6 W watts.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 6 W
-- Tjunction max 110 °C
 
 

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 Intel Atom x6212RE is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
512.0 KB L2-Cache 1.5 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
3.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
Q1/2011 Release date Q1/2021
120 $ Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Part Number --
LGA 1155 Socket BGA 1493
Sandy Bridge S Architecture Elkhart Lake
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
32 nm Technology 10 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)