Product Comparison: Intel Pentium G870 vs Intel Core i3-2100


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General Specifications
Brand
Intel
Intel
Model
Pentium G870
Core i3-2100
Origin
Costa Rica
Costa Rica
About the Product
The Intel Pentium G870 processor is manufactured on the basis of a 32-nm process technology using the Intel Sandy Bridge microarchitecture. It owns two cores that operate at a clock speed of 3.1 GHz, as well as an integrated Intel HD Graphics. It has 3MB L3 cache.
This processor supports Intel HD Graphics, which delivers high-quality HD video and 3D gaming performance, ideal for everyday computing.
Package Size
Height
4.6 in.
4.5 in.
Width
4.2 in.
3.4 in.
Depth
3.3 in.
2.4 in.
Weight
0.9 lbs.
1.1 lbs.

Intel Pentium G870

Intel Core i3-2100

Intel Pentium G870

Intel Core i3-2100

Intel Pentium G870

Intel Core i3-2100

Details
Socket
FCLGA1155
FCLGA1155
Lithography
32 nm
32 nm
Type of Processors
Desktop
Desktop
Code Name
Sandy Bridge
Sandy Bridge
What customers say about "Details"
Intel Pentium G870 CPU Processor
  • This is a great processor that is easy to install.
  • Good socket, you won't have any problems with installation.
  • This was my second processor. It was not difficult to install it.
  • The socket is pretty straightforward and simple. Installation will take less than 5 minutes.
  • I am glad I bought this CPU. Cool chip and fast installation.
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
2
2
CPU Threads
2
4
Clock Speed
3.1 GHz
3.1 GHz
Max TDP
65 W
65 W
Max Temperature
69.1 °C
69.1 °C
Data Width
64 bits
64 bits
Virtualization Technology
Yes
Yes

Intel Pentium G870

Intel Core i3-2100

Intel Pentium G870

Intel Core i3-2100

Intel Pentium G870

Intel Core i3-2100

Intel Pentium G870

Intel Core i3-2100

Intel Pentium G870

Intel Core i3-2100

What customers say about "Technical Specifications"
Intel Pentium G870 CPU Processor
  • This is a great processor for a budget build. Powerful enough.
  • This processor has no problem keeping up. It's a fast processor.
  • It does day-to-day tasks just as well as my AMD 6-core machine. Fast chip.
  • If you need a powerful chip for modern gaming and multitasking, buy i5.
  • The processor cannot be overclocked, mind you.
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
128 kB
64 kB
L2 Cache Size
512 kB
512 kB
L3 Cache Size
3000 kB
3000 kB
Max Memory Size
32 GB
32 GB
Memory Types
DDR3
DDR3
Max Memory Channels
2
2
Max Memory Bandwidth
21 GB/s
21 GB/s

Intel Pentium G870

Intel Core i3-2100

Intel Pentium G870

Intel Core i3-2100

What customers say about "Cache And Memory Specifications"
Intel Pentium G870 CPU Processor
  • This processor worked with DDR3, there were no lags.
  • A good and inexpensive processor that has an excellent cache size.
  • I installed myself 16GB of RAM and this processor worked fine.
  • Good cache, good RAM support. Intel made a good product.
  • I recommend this processor. With 8GB of RAM it works great.
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!
Graphics Specifications
DirectX* Support
10.1
10.1
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency
1100 MHz
1100 MHz
Graphics Base Frequency
850 MHz
850 MHz
Processor Graphics
Intel HD Graphics for 2nd Generation
Intel HD Graphics 2000

Intel Pentium G870

Intel Core i3-2100

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
Other Information
Manufacturer
Manual


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