Intel Core i3-2100 vs AMD FX-8320
For gaming, the Intel Core i3-2100 is 5% ahead on our index. The rows below show where the other one still wins.
Gaming index 21 20
Cores 2 8
Threads 4 8
Top speed 3.1 GHz 4 GHz
Rated power 65 W 125 W
Games at recommended 125 94
Released20112012
Feeds cards up to (1440p) no close match no close match
Quick answers
Is the Intel Core i3-2100 better than the AMD FX-8320 for gaming?
Yes — on our gaming index the Intel Core i3-2100 scores 21 and the AMD FX-8320 20.
What is the fastest graphics card each one can keep up with?
At 1440p, by our bottleneck model: no close match for the Intel Core i3-2100, and no close match for the AMD FX-8320.