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Key Differences
In short — Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX outperforms the cheaper Core i3-7100 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-7100 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX is 637 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-7100.
Advantages of AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
- Performs up to 14% better in Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition than Core i3-7100 - 226 vs 198 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-7100 - 48 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-7100
- Up to 93% cheaper than Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX - CA$106.99 vs CA$1575.5
- Up to 92% better value when playing Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition than Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX - CA$0.54 vs CA$6.97 per FPS
- Consumes up to 80% less energy than AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX - 51 vs 250 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX doesn't have integrated graphics
Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
Desktop • Oct 2nd, 2018
FPS
226
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$6.97/FPS
7%
Price, CA$
CA$1575.5
6%
FPS Winner
AMD YD297XAZAFWOF Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX 24 Core, 48 Thread Processor, Pack of 1
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Updated 172 minutes ago
Core i3-7100
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
198
87%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.54/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$106.99
100%
Value Winner
Intel BX80677I37100 7th Generation Core i3-7100 Processor
Buy for CA$106.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 172 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
Desktop • Oct 2nd, 2018
Core i3-7100
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX | vs | Intel Core i3-7100 |
|---|---|---|
Oct 2nd, 2018 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
| Ryzen Threadripper | Collection | Core i3 |
| Colfax | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| AMD Socket SP3r2 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
24 | Cores | 2 |
48 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.0 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
| 4.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
| 250 W | TDP | 51 W |
12 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
| 30.0x | Multiplier | 39.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
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