Overclocked E5400 vs Intel Core i3 2100

JockJock · 11 Sep 2011 at 15:33

Hey guys. Im looking at upgrading my rig but am on a very tight buget. Im currently running Intel G41 mobo with and E5400 cpu which is overclocked to a stable 3.11GHz. Im looking at Intel Core i3 2100 on Intel H61 Chipset Motherboard which is 3.10Ghz iirc. My current rig is alnmost 3 years old so it stands to reason the i3 set up will be much better but im not as clued up as you knowlegable folk so I would greatly value your advice. Its main useage is casual desktop useage, internet surfin, watching vids etc but I do a fair bit of gaming on it. I play mainly COD and BFBC2 but with the new COD and Battlefield 3 out in the next 2 months id like a rig much more suited to handle it. Any advice/opinions will be greatly appreciated guys.

honosuseri · 11 Sep 2011 at 16:49

http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/98?vs=289

Ok that's not exactly your cpu ive compared but close enough and gives you an idea of the difference in performance.

I would wait myself. Bulldozer is expected this year october is a strong rumour, im not saying dont buy the i3 but prices could well drop and seeing as you are on tight budget waiting a month or so may get you better bang for buck

JockJock · 11 Sep 2011 at 17:33

That's a rather helpfull site. Thanks for your help. I keep hearing about this Bulldozer, something out of my price range I imagine. Thanks for the advice.

honosuseri · 11 Sep 2011 at 17:57

That link is used a lot on this forum they also do a GPU '11 benchmark for GPUs

We don't know what the prices are of these new AMD bulldozer CPUs or their performance for that matter. It's almost certain though it will affect prices and hopefully knock a few quid of Intels sandybridge gear.

If the bulldozer CPUs look promising when released you could consider an AM3+ mobo and a Phenom 955 if it works out much cheaper than the i3 2100 build. The AM3+ mobo will take the bulldozer cpus as well as the older generation CPUs.