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Key Differences
In short — Core i3-7100 outperforms the cheaper FX-4300 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing FX-4300 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i3-7100 is 1533 days newer than the cheaper FX-4300.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-7100
- Performs up to 5% better in Red Dead Redemption 2 than FX-4300 - 157 vs 149 FPS
- Consumes up to 46% less energy than AMD FX-4300 - 51 vs 95 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD FX-4300 doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of AMD FX-4300
- Up to 73% cheaper than Core i3-7100 - CA$36.09 vs CA$132.99
- Up to 72% better value when playing Red Dead Redemption 2 than Core i3-7100 - CA$0.24 vs CA$0.85 per FPS
Red Dead Redemption 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Core i3-7100
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
157
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.85/FPS
28%
Price, CA$
CA$132.99
27%
FPS Winner
Intel BX80677I37100 7th Generation Core i3-7100 Processor
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Updated 213 minutes ago
FX-4300
Desktop • Oct 23rd, 2012
FPS
149
94%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.24/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$36.09
100%
Value Winner
AMD FX-Series FX-4300 CPU Used 4-Core 4-Thread Desktop Processor 3.8 GHz 4M 95W Socket AM3+
Buy for CA$36.09 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 212 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Core i3-7100
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FX-4300
Desktop • Oct 23rd, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-7100 | vs | AMD FX-4300 |
|---|---|---|
Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Oct 23rd, 2012 |
| Core i3 | Collection | FX |
| Kaby Lake | Codename | Vishera |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | AMD Socket AM3+ |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
3.9 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.0 GHz |
51 W | TDP | 95 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
39.0x | Multiplier | 19.0x |
Intel HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
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