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Intel Core i3-2100 Dual-Core Processor 3.1 GHz 3 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I32100

Name: Intel Core i3-2100 Dual-Core Processor 3.1 GHz 3 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I32100
Brand: Unbranded
SKU: B004JEVGMO
Price: 44.00 USD
Availability: InStock

By Mike Perry, Hardware Editor · Verified 2026-09-15

Mike Perry has researched PC hardware since 2014, tracking 80+ GPU generations, 50+ retro handheld platforms, and 30+ vintage PC configurations. He synthesises community benchmarks, manufacturer specs, and public forum data into actionable buying guides. View full credentials →

$44.00

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Bottom line: The Intel Core i3-2100 Dual-Core Processor 3.1 GHz 3 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I32100 is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro cpus category, priced around $44.00. Check the specification table above against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

Intel Core i3 Processor i3-2100 3.1GHz 3MB LGA1155 CPU

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Intel Core i3-2100 Dual-Core Processor 3.1 GHz 3 MB Cache LGA 1155… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to our editorial and benchmark analysis across the retro cpus category. Compare with similarly-priced alternatives in the retro cpus category before committing. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for retro cpus of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the Amazon listing before purchase. Prices, stock, and Prime eligibility update directly from Amazon's catalog and may have moved since this page was last verified.

Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ A much more powerful graphics engine than previous Intel micro architectures.
✓ Ships via Amazon with Prime eligibility and the standard returns policy

Cons

✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
✗ Price, stock, and Prime eligibility update from Amazon and may have changed since this page was last verified

Key Features

A much more powerful graphics engine than previous Intel micro architectures.
Fast access by cores and graphics to shared data in the last-level cache.
Manufactured entirely on Intel 32nm process technology, delivering yet another leap in performance.
Smart Multitasking allows each core of your processor to work on two tasks at the same time.
All cores plus graphics are integrated on a single chip.
Smart Multitasking allows each core of your processor to work on two tasks at the same time.

Full Specifications

Brand	Intel
Wattage	65 watts
Platform	Windows
CPU Model	Core i3
CPU Speed	3.1 GHz
CPU Socket	LGA 1155
Unit Count	1 Count
Model Number	BX80623I32100
Mfr Part Number	BX80623I32100
Processor Brand	Intel
Processor Count	2
Processor Speed	3.1 GHz
Secondary Cache	3 MB
CPU Manufacturer	Intel
Processor Series	Core i3
Processor Socket	LGA 1155
Processor Core Count	2
Cache Memory Installed Size	3
Global Trade Identification Number	00735858217774
Processor Number of Concurrent Threads	4

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-09-08. Price and availability subject to change.