A8-7680 vs i3-2100T

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-2100T
2011
2 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
0.98

A8-7680 outperforms Core i3-2100T by a whopping 137% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-2100T and A8-7680 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking24981820
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.0315.78
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Seriesno dataAMD A8
Power efficiency2.554.70
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)Excavator (2017−2018)
Release date20 February 2011 (13 years ago)26 October 2018 (6 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$180$56

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

A8-7680 has 52500% better value for money than i3-2100T.

Detailed specifications

Core i3-2100T and A8-7680 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads44
Base clock speed2.5 GHz3.5 GHz
Boost clock speed2.5 GHz3.8 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
Multiplierno data38
L1 cache64 KB (per core)128K (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache3 MB (shared)no data
Chip lithography32 nm28 nm
Die size131 mm2246 mm2
Maximum core temperature65 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data74 °C
Number of transistors504 million1,178 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-2100T and A8-7680 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCLGA1155FM2+
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt45 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-2100T and A8-7680. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXno data
AES-NI-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data

Security technologies

Core i3-2100T and A8-7680 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-no data
EDB+no data
Identity Protection+-

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-2100T and A8-7680 are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d-no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-2100T and A8-7680. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GB64 GB
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth21 GB/s14.936 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 2000Radeon R7 Series
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-2100T and A8-7680 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported2no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-2100T and A8-7680.

PCIe version2.0no data
PCI Express lanes16no data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i3-2100T 0.98
A8-7680 2.32
+137%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i3-2100T 1501
A8-7680 3544
+136%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.98 2.32
Recency 20 February 2011 26 October 2018
Physical cores 2 4
Chip lithography 32 nm 28 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 45 Watt

i3-2100T has 28.6% lower power consumption.

A8-7680, on the other hand, has a 136.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 7 years, 100% more physical cores, and a 14.3% more advanced lithography process.

The A8-7680 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-2100T in performance tests.


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