The Core i3-7100 is at least 2x slower gaming CPU than the Ryzen 7 7700X, however, it's a much better value for money, as it's CA$370.34 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i3-7100
- Up to 84% cheaper – CA$68.66 vs CA$439.00
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 51% less energy – 51 vs 105 Watts
Advantages of the Ryzen 7 7700X
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 4 threads
Core i3-7100 vs Ryzen 7 7700X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-7100
Jan 3rd, 2017
Average FPS
183
83%
Min 1% FPS
122
84%
Price, CA$
CA$68.66
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.37/FPS
100%
Ryzen 7 7700X
Sep 27th, 2022
Average FPS
221
100%
Min 1% FPS
145
100%
Price, CA$
CA$439
15%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.98/FPS
19%
Core i3-7100 vs Ryzen 7 7700X in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-7100 vs Ryzen 7 7700X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-7100 vs Ryzen 7 7700X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-7100
Jan 3rd, 2017
Cores
2-core
25%
L3 Cache
3 MB
9%
Base Frequency
3.9 GHz
87%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
46%
Ryzen 7 7700X
Sep 27th, 2022
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
32 MB
100%
Base Frequency
4.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5200 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-7100 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen 7 7700X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Sep 27th, 2022 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $399.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | AMD Socket AM5 |
| Kaby Lake | Codename | Raphael |
51 W | Power Consumption | 105 W |
| Performance | ||
| 2 | Cores | 8 |
| 4 | Threads | 16 |
| 3.9 GHz | Base Frequency | 4.5 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Frequency | 5.4 GHz |
| 3 MB | L3 Cache | 32 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2400 MHz | RAM | DDR5 @ 5200 MHz |
| Intel HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | Radeon Graphics |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
