CPU
GPU
Core i3-2100
A10 Pro-7350B
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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 Core i3-2100 is positioned at rank 885 and the A10 Pro-7350B is on rank 597, so the A10 Pro-7350B offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-2100
Performance Per Dollar A10 Pro-7350B
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i3-2100 | A10 Pro-7350B |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Kaveri (2014−2015) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i3-2100 | A10 Pro-7350B |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-2100 and A10 Pro-7350B
Core i3-2100
The Core i3-2100 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 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,856 points. Launch price was $73.
A10 Pro-7350B
The A10 Pro-7350B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 June 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 4 MB. Memory support: DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,862 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Core i3-2100 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the A10 Pro-7350B offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A10 Pro-7350B has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the Core i3-2100 versus 3.3 GHz on the A10 Pro-7350B — a 6.2% clock advantage for the A10 Pro-7350B (base: 3.1 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Core i3-2100 uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the A10 Pro-7350B uses Kaveri (2014−2015) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-2100 scores 1,856 against the A10 Pro-7350B's 1,862 — a 0.3% lead for the A10 Pro-7350B.
| Feature | Core i3-2100 | A10 Pro-7350B |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.1 GHz | 3.3 GHz+6% |
| Base Clock | 3.1 GHz+48% | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 4096 kB+1500% |
| Process | 32 nm | 28 nm-13% |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) | Kaveri (2014−2015) |
| PassMark | 1,856 | 1,862 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 286 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i3-2100 uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A10 Pro-7350B uses FP3 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i3-2100 | A10 Pro-7350B |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | FP3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 8 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Core i3-2100) / AMD-V (A10 Pro-7350B). The A10 Pro-7350B includes integrated graphics (Radeon R6), while the Core i3-2100 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A10 Pro-7350B targets Business Laptop. Direct competitor: A10 Pro-7350B rivals Core i5-4300U.
| Feature | Core i3-2100 | A10 Pro-7350B |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon R6 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Business Laptop |
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