Intel Core i3-2100 vs Intel Core i3-4100E

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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 Core i3-4100E features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-4100E, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1364 socket.
2 Generation 4
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Core i3
Intel Core i 2000 Group Intel Core i 4000
Intel Core i3-2100 Name Intel Core i3-4100E
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

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 Core i3-4100E has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-4100E is 2.4 GHz
3.1 GHz Frequency 2.4 GHz
2 CPU Cores 2
2x Cores 2x
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4 Threads 4
 
 

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 Core i3-4100E has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-4100E uses the Intel HD Graphics 4600, which has 160 texture shaders
and 20 execution units.
6 Generation 7.5
Q1/2011 Release date Q2/2013
-- Max. displays --
6 Execution units 20
48 Shaders 160
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.9 GHz
0.85 GHz GPU frequency 0.4 GHz
32 nm Technology 22 nm
Intel HD Graphics 2000 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4600
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
10.1 Direct X 11.1
 
 

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 JPEG Decode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
No VP9 No
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No VP8 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
 
 

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 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
32.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR3-1600
Yes AES-NI Yes
21.3 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
No ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
 
 

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 37 W watts.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 37 W
-- Tjunction max 100 °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 Core i3-4100E is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
Q1/2011 Release date Q3/2013
Sandy Bridge S Architecture Haswell S
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
3.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
32 nm Technology 22 nm
LGA 1155 Socket BGA 1364
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
120 $ Release price 225 $
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
512.0 KB L2-Cache 0 bytes