Ryzen 9 9950X vs i3-2100T

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-2100T
2011
2 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
0.94
Ryzen 9 9950X
2024
16 cores / 32 threads, 170 Watt
41.77
+4344%

Ryzen 9 9950X outperforms Core i3-2100T by a whopping 4344% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-2100T and Ryzen 9 9950X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking252358
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.0665.17
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency2.5423.25
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)Granite Ridge (2024)
Release date20 February 2011 (13 years ago)15 August 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$180$649

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 9 9950X has 108517% better value for money than i3-2100T.

Detailed specifications

Core i3-2100T and Ryzen 9 9950X 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)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads432
Base clock speed2.5 GHz4.3 GHz
Boost clock speed2.5 GHz5.7 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache3 MB (shared)64 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm4 nm
Die size131 mm22x 70.6 mm2
Maximum core temperature65 °C95 °C
Number of transistors504 million16,630 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-2100T and Ryzen 9 9950X 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
SocketFCLGA1155AM5
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt170 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-2100T and Ryzen 9 9950X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXSMT, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX512, FMA3, MMX (+), SHA, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A
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
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Core i3-2100T and Ryzen 9 9950X 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 Ryzen 9 9950X 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 Ryzen 9 9950X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth21 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel HD Graphics 2000AMD Radeon Graphics
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 Ryzen 9 9950X integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported2no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-2100T and Ryzen 9 9950X.

PCIe version2.05.0
PCI Express lanes1624

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 0.94
Ryzen 9 9950X 41.77
+4344%

  • Passmark

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
Ryzen 9 9950X 66342
+4320%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.94 41.77
Integrated graphics card 0.55 1.98
Recency 20 February 2011 15 August 2024
Physical cores 2 16
Threads 4 32
Chip lithography 32 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 170 Watt

i3-2100T has 385.7% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 9 9950X, on the other hand, has a 4343.6% higher aggregate performance score, 260% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 13 years, 700% more physical cores and 700% more threads, and a 700% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 9 9950X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-2100T in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-2100T and Ryzen 9 9950X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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