The Core i3-2100 is at least 2x slower gaming CPU than the Ryzen 7 1700, however, it's a better value for money, as it's $130.48 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i3-2100
- Up to 75% cheaper – $44.14 vs $174.62
- A better value for money for gaming
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Ryzen 7 1700 cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Ryzen 7 1700
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 4 threads
Core i3-2100 vs Ryzen 7 1700 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-2100
Feb 20th, 2011
Average FPS
167
94%
Min 1% FPS
112
94%
Price, €
€44.14
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.26/FPS
100%
Ryzen 7 1700
Mar 2nd, 2017
Average FPS
178
100%
Min 1% FPS
119
100%
Price, €
€174.62
25%
Value, €/FPS
€0.98/FPS
27%
Core i3-2100 vs Ryzen 7 1700 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-2100 vs Ryzen 7 1700 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-2100 vs Ryzen 7 1700 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-2100
Feb 20th, 2011
Cores
2-core
25%
L3 Cache
3 MB
19%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
50%
Ryzen 7 1700
Mar 2nd, 2017
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
16 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-2100 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen 7 1700 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Feb 20th, 2011 | Release Date | Mar 2nd, 2017 |
$117.00 | MSRP | $329.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Summit Ridge |
| 65 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
| 2 | Cores | 8 |
| 4 | Threads | 16 |
3.1 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.0 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
| 3 MB | L3 Cache | 16 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1333 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
