Product Comparison: AMD Phenom II X3 B75 vs Intel Core i3-2100


General Specifications
Brand
AMD
Intel
Model
Phenom II X3 B75
Core i3-2100
Origin
Malaysia
Costa Rica
About the Product
Unbeatable multi-core value with AMD Phenom II processors. They deliver The Ultimate Visual Experience for high definition entertainment, advanced multitasking performance, and power-saving innovations for smaller, cooler machines that are energy efficient.
This processor supports Intel HD Graphics, which delivers high-quality HD video and 3D gaming performance, ideal for everyday computing.
Package Size
Height
6.2 in.
4.5 in.
Width
3.3 in.
3.4 in.
Depth
1.5 in.
2.4 in.
Weight
1.15 lbs.
1.1 lbs.
Details
Socket
AM3
FCLGA1155
Lithography
45 nm
32 nm
Type of Processors
Desktop
Desktop
Code Name
Heka
Sandy Bridge
What customers say about "Details"
AMD Phenom II X3 B75 CPU Processor
  • Just check your motherboard's specs first. Best CPU for this socket.
  • This CPU is good. Good AM3 socket.
  • Just got this chip this week and boy is it a game changer! Has easy installation.
  • Great CPU for the money. AM3 socket is good for my case.
  • Will not work in standard AM4 socket.
Intel Core i3-2100 Dual-Core Processor
  • I must say that I am very pleased with Intel's product.
  • Intel Core i3-2100 is a solid choice for its class.
  • The fan is pretty quiet, really, and has run and cooled well enough.
  • The processor was well packaged and easy to install.
  • I really like is how I don't need an additional graphics card.
Technical Specifications
CPU Cores
3
2
CPU Threads
3
4
Clock Speed
3 GHz
3.1 GHz
Max TDP
95 W
65 W
Max Temperature
73 °C
69.1 °C
Data Width
64 bits
64 bits
Virtualization Technology
Yes
Yes
What customers say about "Technical Specifications"
AMD Phenom II X3 B75 CPU Processor
  • Speed. This thing is blazing fast! I like it.
  • This is the best CPU I have used. It is fast and efficient for the price. Perfect.
  • Very fast processor. Good for my games. I recommend.
  • If you want a fast CPU, then this CPU is for you.
  • This CPU is very fast. Powerful product.
Intel Core i3-2100 Dual-Core Processor
  • With only a 65W power consumption, it seems to run cool all of the time.
  • The computer is really fast and works great as a HTPC.
  • I have to say I am very impressed. Great performance.
  • Able to run four threads thanks to HyperThread.
  • Affordable CPU in the LGA1155 platform. That's nice.
Cache And Memory Specifications
L1 Cache Size
384 kB
64 kB
L2 Cache Size
1536 kB
512 kB
L3 Cache Size
6000 kB
3000 kB
Max Memory Size
32 GB
32 GB
Memory Types
DDR3
DDR3
Max Memory Channels
2
2
Max Memory Bandwidth
21.3 GB/s
21 GB/s
What customers say about "Cache And Memory Specifications"
AMD Phenom II X3 B75 CPU Processor
  • I already had 16GB of DDR3 memory. Good for new CPU.
  • 8GB memory works well with this CPU.
  • Great for gaming. Works well with my memory. I like it.
  • This is the best CPU I have used. Best memory support for DDR3 type.
  • Works well and fast with my memory.
Intel Core i3-2100 Dual-Core Processor
  • 3MB L3 Cache greatly helps performance.
  • For starters, this is a fast processor. 3.1GHz w/a 3MB L3 cache.
  • CPU has enough memory to handle transcoding and a multitask load.
  • Great capacity of cache. Amazing CPU.
  • Set 32GB of memory it's awesome!
Supported Technologies
Execute Disable Bit / Virus Protection
Yes
Yes
Turbo Boost / Turbo Core
No
No
Enhanced SpeedStep / PowerNow!
Yes
Yes
Hyper-Threading / HyperTransport
No
Yes
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
3 year(s)
3 year(s)
Certifications
CE, FCC
CE, FCC
Graphics Specifications
DirectX* Support
10.1
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency
1100 MHz
Graphics Base Frequency
850 MHz
Processor Graphics
Intel HD Graphics 2000
Other Information
Manufacturer
Manual
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