Intel Core i3-2100 vs Intel Core i5-750
For gaming, the Intel Core i3-2100 is 17% ahead on our index. The rows below show where the other one still wins.
Gaming index 21 18
Cores 2 4
Threads 4 4
Top speed 3.1 GHz 3.2 GHz
Rated power 65 W 95 W
Games at recommended 125 92
Released20112009
Feeds cards up to (1440p) no close match no close match
Processor-heavy games only the Intel Core i3-2100 meets
Quick answers
Is the Intel Core i3-2100 better than the Intel Core i5-750 for gaming?
Yes — on our gaming index the Intel Core i3-2100 scores 21 and the Intel Core i5-750 18.
What is the fastest graphics card each one can keep up with?
At 1440p, by our bottleneck model: no close match for the Intel Core i3-2100, and no close match for the Intel Core i5-750.