Intel Core i3-2100 Socket 1155 Computer PC CPU sr05 C Processor (Renewed)
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Bottom line: The Intel Core i3-2100 Socket 1155 Computer PC CPU sr05 C Processor (Renewed) is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro cpus category, priced around $53.00. Check the specification table above against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
Intel Core i3-2100 Socket 1155 Computer PC CPU sr05 C processor (Renewed)RenewedThis item has been professionally refurbished by a Certified Technician and has been restored to look and function like new.90-Day Limited WarrantyThis item is covered by a 90-day limited warranty.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Intel Core i3-2100 Socket 1155 Computer PC CPU sr05 C Processor… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to our editorial and benchmark analysis across the retro cpus category. Amazon Renewed's retro cpus lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. 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
- ✓ Brand: Intel
- ✓ Backed by Amazon Renewed's warranty and support channels
- ✓ 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
- Brand: Intel
- CPU model:Pentium
- Processor socket: LGA 1155
- Product dimensions: 2.5 x 2 x 0.1 inches
- Product weight: 0.8 ounces
Full Specifications
| Brand | Intel |
|---|---|
| CPU Model | Pentium |
| CPU model | Pentium |
| CPU Socket | LGA 1155 |
| Dimensions | 2.5 x 2 x 0.1 inch |
| Model Number | SR05C |
| Compatibility | PC |
| Product weight | 0.8 ounces |
| Mfr Part Number | SR05C |
| Processor Brand | Intel |
| CPU Manufacturer | Intel |
| Processor Series | Pentium |
| Processor Socket | LGA 1155 |
| Processor socket | LGA 1155 |
| Product dimensions | 2.5 x 2 x 0.1 inches |
| Item Dimensions L x W | 2.5"L x 2"W |
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Intel Core i3-2100 Socket 1155 Computer PC CPU sr05 C Processor (Renewed) is sold on the used and vintage market, where eBay carries the live inventory — Amazon does not stock this part. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.
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