Atom 330 vs Core i3-2100T

Atom 330

2 Cores4 Thrd8 WWMax: 0.1 GHz2008

Core i3-2100T

2 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 2.5 GHz2011

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Atom 330

2 / 4

1,530

0.0%

1,531

+0.1%

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Atom 330 is positioned at rank 39 and the Core i3-2100T is on rank 962, so the Atom 330 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Atom 330

#10

Ryzen 7 260

MSRP: $199|Avg: $70

93%

#27

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

192%

#28

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

189%

#29

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

173%

#30

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

173%

#31

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

171%

#33

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

165%

#34

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

158%

#35

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

158%

#36

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

154%

#39

Atom 330

MSRP: $43|Avg: $30

100%

#43

Core 2 Duo SU7300

MSRP: $289|Avg: N/A

98%

#51

Celeron N2807

MSRP: $107|Avg: $60

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-2100T

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

25847%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

24423%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

17733%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

5342%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

4232%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

3702%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

2120%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

2093%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1905%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1905%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1884%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1833%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1807%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1800%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1784%

#962

Core i3-2100T

MSRP: $127|Avg: $127

100%

#963

Pentium E2210

MSRP: $84|Avg: $15

99%

#964

Core i3-560

MSRP: $138|Avg: $10

99%

#965

Core i3-550

MSRP: $138|Avg: $5

98%

#966

Core i7-980

MSRP: $583|Avg: $50

98%

#967

Pentium G3250

MSRP: $171|Avg: $25

97%

#968

Pentium E2200

MSRP: $84|Avg: $5

97%

#969

Core 2 Duo E7300

MSRP: $133|Avg: $133

97%

#970

Core i3-540

MSRP: $133|Avg: $5

97%

#972

Phenom II X3 700e

MSRP: $125|Avg: $40

96%

#973

Core i5-760

MSRP: $230|Avg: $61

96%

#974

Core i3-7102E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $80

96%

#975

Core 2 Quad Q8400

MSRP: $183|Avg: $128

94%

#976

Pentium Dual-Core E2180

MSRP: $84|Avg: $5

93%

#977

Pentium E2180

MSRP: $84|Avg: $15

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i3-2100T delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Atom 330 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.1% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Atom 330	Core i3-2100T
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($30)	⚠️ Higher cost ($127)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Diamondville (2008−2009) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: While both processors are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Atom 330 holds the technical lead in efficiency. Priced at $30 (vs $127), it costs 76% less. While offering basic entry-level performance, it results in a 323% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Core i3-2100T.

Insight	Atom 330	Core i3-2100T
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+323%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($30)	⚠️ Higher cost ($127)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Atom 330 Benchmark Check

Core i3-2100T Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Atom 330 and Core i3-2100T

Atom 330

The Atom 330 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2008 (17 years ago). It is based on the Diamondville (2008−2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 0.1 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PBGA437. Thermal design power (TDP): 8 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,530 points. Launch price was $43.

Core i3-2100T

The Core i3-2100T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 February 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,531 points. Launch price was $180.

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Processing Power

Both the Atom 330 and Core i3-2100T share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 0.1 GHz on the Atom 330 versus 2.5 GHz on the Core i3-2100T — a 184.6% clock advantage for the Core i3-2100T (base: 1.6 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Atom 330 uses the Diamondville (2008−2009) architecture (45 nm), while the Core i3-2100T uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Atom 330 scores 1,530 against the Core i3-2100T's 1,531 — a 0.1% lead for the Core i3-2100T. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Atom 330 vs 3 MB (total) on the Core i3-2100T.

Feature	Atom 330	Core i3-2100T
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	0.1 GHz	2.5 GHz+2400%
Base Clock	1.6 GHz	2.5 GHz+56%
L3 Cache	0 kB	3 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	256 kB (per core)
Process	45 nm	32 nm-29%
Architecture	Diamondville (2008−2009)	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
PassMark	1,530	1,531

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Memory & Platform

The Atom 330 uses the PBGA437 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i3-2100T uses LGA1155 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Atom 330	Core i3-2100T
Socket	PBGA437	LGA1155
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR2-533	—
Max RAM Capacity	4 GB	—
RAM Channels	1	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	0	—

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Value Analysis

The Atom 330 launched at $43 MSRP, while the Core i3-2100T debuted at $127. At current prices ($30 vs $127), the Atom 330 is $97 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Atom 330 delivers 51.0 pts/$ vs 12.1 pts/$ for the Core i3-2100T — making the Atom 330 the 123.5% better value option.