i3-2100 vs i3-4150T

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-4150T
2014
2 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
1.81
+54.7%
Core i3-2100
2011
2 cores / 4 threads, 65 Watt
1.17

Core i3-4150T outperforms Core i3-2100 by an impressive 55% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-4150T and Core i3-2100 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking20142375
Place by popularitynot in top-10099
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.170.28
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency4.891.70
Architecture codenameHaswell (2013−2015)Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
Release date1 May 2014 (10 years ago)20 February 2011 (13 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$230$73

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i3-2100 has 65% better value for money than i3-4150T.

Detailed specifications

Core i3-4150T and Core i3-2100 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)2 (Dual-core)
Threads44
Base clock speed3 GHz3.1 GHz
Boost clock speed2.9 GHz3.1 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache3 MB (shared)3 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm32 nm
Die size177 mm2131 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data69 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,400 million504 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-4150T and Core i3-2100 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
SocketFCLGA1150FCLGA1155
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-4150T and Core i3-2100. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX
AES-NI+-
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology--
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
FDIno data+
Fast Memory Accessno data+

Security technologies

Core i3-4150T and Core i3-2100 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB++
Identity Protection-+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-4150T and Core i3-2100 are enumerated here.

VT-d--
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-4150T and Core i3-2100. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s21 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel HD Graphics 4400Intel HD Graphics 2000
Max video memory2 GBno data
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHz1.1 GHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-4150T and Core i3-2100 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported32
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
DVI+no data
VGA+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-4150T and Core i3-2100 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP3840x2160@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort3840x2160@60Hzno data
Max resolution over VGA1920x1200@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-4150T and Core i3-2100 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.1/12no data
OpenGL4.3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-4150T and Core i3-2100.

PCIe versionUp to 3.02.0
PCI Express lanes1616

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.

i3-4150T 1.81
+54.7%
i3-2100 1.17

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.

i3-4150T 2880
+55.2%
i3-2100 1856

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i3-4150T 903
+94.6%
i3-2100 464

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i3-4150T 1786
+88.8%
i3-2100 946

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.81 1.17
Integrated graphics card 1.35 0.55
Recency 1 May 2014 20 February 2011
Chip lithography 22 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 65 Watt

i3-4150T has a 54.7% higher aggregate performance score, 145.5% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 3 years, a 45.5% more advanced lithography process, and 85.7% lower power consumption.

The Core i3-4150T is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-2100 in performance tests.


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