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Key Differences
In short — Ryzen 9 3900X outperforms Core i3-3217U on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Ryzen 9 3900X is 2592 days newer than Core i3-3217U.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-3217U
- Consumes up to 84% less energy than AMD Ryzen 9 3900X - 17 vs 105 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 9 3900X doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
- Performs up to 10% better in Deathloop than Core i3-3217U - 182 vs 166 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-3217U - 24 vs 4 threads
Deathloop
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Ryzen 9 3900X
Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019
FPS
182
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.66/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$485
100%
FPS and Value Winner
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X 12-core, 24-thread unlocked desktop processor with Wraith Prism LED Cooler
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TOP 5 Games
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1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i3-3217U
Mobile • Jun 1st, 2012
Ryzen 9 3900X
Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-3217U | vs | AMD Ryzen 9 3900X |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 1st, 2012 | Release Date | Jul 7th, 2019 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Ryzen 9 |
| Ivy Bridge | Codename | Matisse |
| Intel BGA 1023 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 12 |
| 4 | Threads | 24 |
| 1.8 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.6 GHz |
17 W | TDP | 105 W |
| 22 nm | Process Size | 7 nm |
| 18.0x | Multiplier | 38.0x |
Intel HD 4000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
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