Core i3-2100T vs Atom 330

Core i3-2100T

2 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 2.5 GHz2011

Atom 330

2 Cores4 Thrd8 WWMax: 0.1 GHz2008

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-2100T

2 / 4

1,531

+0.1%

1,530

0.0%

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 Atom 330 is on rank 39, 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 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 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 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	Core i3-2100T	Atom 330
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($127)	✅ More affordable ($30)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Diamondville (2008−2009) / 45 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	Core i3-2100T	Atom 330
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+323%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($127)	✅ More affordable ($30)

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

Atom 330 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

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

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.

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.

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Processing Power

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

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

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Memory & Platform

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

Feature	Core i3-2100T	Atom 330
Socket	LGA1155	PBGA437
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 Core i3-2100T launched at $127 MSRP, while the Atom 330 debuted at $43. At current prices ($127 vs $30), the Atom 330 is $97 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i3-2100T delivers 12.1 pts/$ vs 51.0 pts/$ for the Atom 330 — making the Atom 330 the 123.5% better value option.