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Key Differences
In short — Ryzen Threadripper 3970X 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 3970X is 1056 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-7100.
Advantages of AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
- Performs up to 10% better in Battlefield V than Core i3-7100 - 257 vs 233 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-7100 - 64 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-7100
- Up to 94% cheaper than Ryzen Threadripper 3970X - CA$132.99 vs CA$2287.88
- Up to 94% better value when playing Battlefield V than Ryzen Threadripper 3970X - CA$0.57 vs CA$8.9 per FPS
- Consumes up to 82% less energy than AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X - 51 vs 280 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X doesn't have integrated graphics
Battlefield V
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
Desktop • Nov 25th, 2019
FPS
257
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$8.9/FPS
6%
Price, CA$
CA$2287.88
5%
FPS Winner
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X 32-Core, 64-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor, without Cooler
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Core i3-7100
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
233
90%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.57/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$132.99
100%
Value Winner
Intel BX80677I37100 7th Generation Core i3-7100 Processor
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In Stock
Updated 106 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
Desktop • Nov 25th, 2019
Core i3-7100
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X | vs | Intel Core i3-7100 |
|---|---|---|
Nov 25th, 2019 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
| Ryzen Threadripper | Collection | Core i3 |
| Castle Peak | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| AMD Socket TRX4 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
32 | Cores | 2 |
64 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
| 4.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
| 280 W | TDP | 51 W |
7 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
| 37.0x | Multiplier | 39.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
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