Intel Core i3-2100 vs Intel Core i7-950
For gaming, the Intel Core i7-950 is 5% ahead on our index. The rows below show where the other one still wins.
Gaming index 21 22
Cores 2 4
Threads 4 8
Top speed 3.1 GHz 3.3 GHz
Rated power 65 W 130 W
Games at recommended 125 126
Released20112009
Quick answers
Is the Intel Core i3-2100 better than the Intel Core i7-950 for gaming?
No — on our gaming index the Intel Core i7-950 scores 22 and the Intel Core i3-2100 21.
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 the Intel HD Graphics 4000 for the Intel Core i7-950.