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Core i3-7100 vs Ryzen 9 5900X

Core i3-7100 vs Ryzen 9 5900X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i3-7100

3.9 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-7100 Logo
Intel Core i3-7100 7th Gen Core Desktop Processor 3M Cache,3.90 GHz (BX80677I37100)

Buy for 42.76 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 82 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 9 5900X

3.7 GHz | 12-core

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 12-core, 24-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for 265.72 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 81 minutes ago

Core i3-7100

3.9 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-7100 Logo
Intel Core i3-7100 7th Gen Core Desktop Processor 3M Cache,3.90 GHz (BX80677I37100)

Buy for 42.76 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 82 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 9 5900X

3.7 GHz | 12-core

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 12-core, 24-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for 265.72 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 81 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Ryzen 9 5900X 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 9 5900X is 1402 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-7100.

Advantages of Core i3-7100

  • Up to 84% cheaper than Ryzen 9 5900X - $38.52 vs $239.39
  • Up to 80% better value when playing Cyberpunk 2077 than Ryzen 9 5900X - $0.58 vs $2.89 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 51% less energy than AMD Ryzen 9 5900X - 51 vs 105 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 9 5900X doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Ryzen 9 5900X

  • Performs up to 24% better in Cyberpunk 2077 than Core i3-7100 - 92 vs 74 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-7100 - 24 vs 4 threads
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Cyberpunk 2077

Cyberpunk 2077

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

RT Overdrive

Intel Core i3-7100 Logo
Core i3-7100

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017


FPS

74

80%

Value, €/FPS

€0.58/FPS

100%

Price, €

€42.76

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i3-7100 7th Gen Core Desktop Processor 3M Cache,3.90 GHz (BX80677I37100)

Buy for 42.76 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 82 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo
Ryzen 9 5900X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


FPS

92

100%

Value, €/FPS

€2.89/FPS

20%

Price, €

€265.72

16%

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 12-core, 24-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for 265.72 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 81 minutes ago

My Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

RT Overdrive

Intel Core i3-7100 Logo
Core i3-7100

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo
Ryzen 9 5900X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i3-7100 Logo
Core i3-7100

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017


Single-Core

1247

57%

Multi-Core

2440

21%

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo
Ryzen 9 5900X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


Single-Core

2179

100%

Multi-Core

11883

100%

Intel Core i3-7100 Logo

Core i3-7100

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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo

Ryzen 9 5900X

Jan 3rd, 2017Release Date
Nov 5th, 2020
Core i3CollectionRyzen 9
Kaby LakeCodenameVermeer
Intel Socket 1151SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
2Cores
12
4Threads
24
3.9 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.7 GHz
Non-TurboTurbo Clock Speed4.8 GHz
51 W
TDP105 W
14 nmProcess Size
7 nm
39.0x
Multiplier37.0x
Intel HD 630
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

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243.23

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Ryzen 9 5900X

265.72

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Ryzen 9 7950X3D

666.67

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo
Ryzen 9 5900X

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Core i5-12400

129.32

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Ryzen 9 5900X

265.72

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242.87

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Ryzen 9 5900X

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Core i3-7100

42.76

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Core i3-7100

42.76

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Core i7-14700K

299.65

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Core i3-7100

42.76

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Core i7-12700K

187.61

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42.76

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Ryzen 7 5700

114.41

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Core i3-7100

42.76

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Core i3-7100

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Ryzen 5 5600GT

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Core i3-7100

42.76

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Intel Core i3-7100 Logo
Core i3-7100

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Ryzen 7 3700X

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Core i3-7100

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Core i3-7100

42.76

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Core i9-14900KF

376.4

Intel Core i3-7100 Logo
Core i3-7100

42.76

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Core i9-14900K

390.09

Intel Core i3-7100 Logo
Core i3-7100

42.76

vs
Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

155.85

Intel Core i3-7100 Logo
Core i3-7100

42.76

vs
Intel Core i7-12700KF Logo
Core i7-12700KF

171.16

Intel Core i3-7100 Logo
Core i3-7100

42.76

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Intel Core i7-14700F Logo
Core i7-14700F

243.23

Intel Core i3-7100 Logo
Core i3-7100

42.76

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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D Logo
Ryzen 9 7950X3D

666.67

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Core i3-7100

42.76

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Core i5-12400

129.32

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