Core i3-2102 vs Phenom II X4 810
Core i3-2102
Phenom II X4 810
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 i3-2102 is positioned at rank 857 and the Phenom II X4 810 is on rank 312, so the Phenom II X4 810 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-2102
Performance Per Dollar Phenom II X4 810
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i3-2102 | Phenom II X4 810 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($15) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($175) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Deneb (2009−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i3-2102 | Phenom II X4 810 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+1063%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($15) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($175) |
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 i3-2102 and Phenom II X4 810
Core i3-2102
The Core i3-2102 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 June 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: 2,029 points. Launch price was $69.
Phenom II X4 810
The Phenom II X4 810 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 9 February 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Deneb (2009−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,036 points. Launch price was $116.
Processing Power
The Core i3-2102 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Phenom II X4 810 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Phenom II X4 810 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the Core i3-2102 versus 2.6 GHz on the Phenom II X4 810 — a 17.5% clock advantage for the Core i3-2102 (base: 3.1 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Core i3-2102 uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Phenom II X4 810 uses Deneb (2009−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-2102 scores 2,029 against the Phenom II X4 810's 2,036 — a 0.3% lead for the Phenom II X4 810. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Core i3-2102 vs 4 MB (total) on the Phenom II X4 810.
| Feature | Core i3-2102 | Phenom II X4 810 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.1 GHz+19% | 2.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.1 GHz+19% | 2.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | 4 MB (total)+33% |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 512 kB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 32 nm-29% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) | Deneb (2009−2011) |
| PassMark | 2,029 | 2,036 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 515 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,082 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i3-2102 uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Phenom II X4 810 uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i3-2102 | Phenom II X4 810 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | AM3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x (Core i3-2102) / not specified (Phenom II X4 810). The Core i3-2102 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 2000), while the Phenom II X4 810 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-2102 targets Office Desktop.
| Feature | Core i3-2102 | Phenom II X4 810 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics 2000 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Office Desktop | — |
Value Analysis
The Core i3-2102 launched at $117 MSRP, while the Phenom II X4 810 debuted at $175.
| Feature | Core i3-2102 | Phenom II X4 810 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $117-33% | $175 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | — |
| Release Date | 2011 | 2009 |
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