Core i3-2100T vs A8 Pro-7150B

Core i3-2100T

2 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 2.5 GHz2011

A8 Pro-7150B

4 Cores4 Thrd4 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2014

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-2100T

2 / 4

1,531

0.0%

1,541

+0.7%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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 i3-2100T is positioned at rank 962 and the A8 Pro-7150B is on rank 1073, so the Core i3-2100T 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 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 Per Dollar A8 Pro-7150B

#1061

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2857%

#1062

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2815%

#1063

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2584%

#1064

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2573%

#1065

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2549%

#1067

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2462%

#1068

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2360%

#1069

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2356%

#1070

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2293%

#1073

A8 Pro-7150B

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

100%

#1074

A9-9420

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

100%

#1075

Celeron B730

MSRP: $70|Avg: $10

99%

#1078

A9-9425

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

99%

#1080

Core i5-4402E

MSRP: $266|Avg: $100

98%

#1081

A6-7000

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

98%

#1083

Core i5-2520M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

97%

#1084

Core i7-2710QE

MSRP: $378|Avg: $40

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The A8 Pro-7150B delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i3-2100T in both compute-intensive tasks (0.7% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i3-2100T	A8 Pro-7150B
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($127)	✅ More affordable ($20)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Kaveri (2014−2015) / 28 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the A8 Pro-7150B stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 84% cheaper ($20 vs $127) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Core i3-2100T	A8 Pro-7150B
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+539%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($127)	✅ More affordable ($20)

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.

Core i3-2100T Benchmark Check

A8 Pro-7150B Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-2100T and A8 Pro-7150B

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.

A8 Pro-7150B

The A8 Pro-7150B 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 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 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: 1,541 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Core i3-2100T packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the A8 Pro-7150B offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A8 Pro-7150B has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.5 GHz on the Core i3-2100T versus 3.2 GHz on the A8 Pro-7150B — a 24.6% clock advantage for the A8 Pro-7150B (base: 2.5 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). The Core i3-2100T uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the A8 Pro-7150B uses Kaveri (2014−2015) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-2100T scores 1,531 against the A8 Pro-7150B's 1,541 — a 0.7% lead for the A8 Pro-7150B.

Feature	Core i3-2100T	A8 Pro-7150B
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	2.5 GHz	3.2 GHz+28%
Base Clock	2.5 GHz+32%	1.9 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	1,531	1,541

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-2100T uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A8 Pro-7150B uses FP3 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i3-2100T	A8 Pro-7150B
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	—	16

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Advanced Features

The A8 Pro-7150B includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon R5), while the Core i3-2100T requires a dedicated GPU.

Feature	Core i3-2100T	A8 Pro-7150B
Integrated GPU	—	Yes
IGPU Model	—	AMD Radeon R5

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Value Analysis

The Core i3-2100T launched at $127 MSRP, while the A8 Pro-7150B debuted at $150. At current prices ($127 vs $20), the A8 Pro-7150B is $107 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i3-2100T delivers 12.1 pts/$ vs 77.0 pts/$ for the A8 Pro-7150B — making the A8 Pro-7150B the 145.9% better value option.