Intel Core i3-2100 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus

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Intel Core i3-2100 or Intel Core i3-2100 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i3-2100 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-2100, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2020 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Qualcomm Snapdragon series.
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core i3-2100 Name Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus
Intel Core i3 Family Qualcomm Snapdragon
2 Generation 7
Intel Core i 2000 Group Qualcomm Snapdragon 865/870
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-2100 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-2100 is 3.1 GHz
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 3.1 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
None None 4x Kryo 585 Silver
4 Threads 8
Yes Hyperthreading No
2x Cores None
None None 1.8 GHz
None None 2.42 GHz
None None 3.1 GHz
None None 3x Kryo 585 Gold
None None 1x Kryo 585 Prime
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE)
3.1 GHz Frequency None
2 CPU Cores 8
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-2100 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-2100 uses the Intel HD Graphics 2000, which has 48 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus uses the Qualcomm Adreno 650, which has 512 texture shaders
and 2 execution units.
0.85 GHz GPU frequency 0.25 GHz
Q1/2011 Release date Q4/2019
10.1 Direct X 12.0
Intel HD Graphics 2000 GPU name Qualcomm Adreno 650
32 nm Technology 7 nm
-- Max. displays --
48 Shaders 512
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
6 Execution units 2
6 Generation 6
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.67 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware Qualcomm AI engine
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode AVC Decode
Decode VC-1 Decode
No VP9 Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No VP8 Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
No JPEG Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 4
32.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI No
No ECC No
21.3 GB/s Bandwidth --
DDR3-1333 Memory type LPDDR4X-4266, LPDDR5-5500
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 10 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 10 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-2100 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
Q1/2011 Release date Q3/2020
-- Part Number SM8250-AB
512.0 KB L2-Cache 2.0 MB
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization None
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
Sandy Bridge S Architecture Kryo 585
32 nm Technology 7 nm
LGA 1155 Socket
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Android
120 $ Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) ARMv8-A64 (64 bit)
3.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB