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Core i3-9100 vs Ryzen 7 5800X

Core i3-9100 vs Ryzen 7 5800X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i3-9100

3.6 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i3-9100 Logo
Intel Core i3-9100 Desktop Processor 4 Cores up to 4.2 GHz LGA1151 300 Series 65W

Buy for 67.57 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 64 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 7 5800X

3.8 GHz | 8-core

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Logo
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X 8-core, 16-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for 161.26 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 66 minutes ago

Core i3-9100

3.6 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i3-9100 Logo
Intel Core i3-9100 Desktop Processor 4 Cores up to 4.2 GHz LGA1151 300 Series 65W

Buy for 67.57 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 64 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Ryzen 7 5800X

3.8 GHz | 8-core

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Logo
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X 8-core, 16-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for 161.26 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 66 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Ryzen 7 5800X outperforms the cheaper Core i3-9100 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-9100 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Ryzen 7 5800X is 796 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-9100.

Advantages of Core i3-9100

  • Up to 58% cheaper than Ryzen 7 5800X - $60.87 vs $145.28
  • Up to 56% better value when playing Metro Exodus than Ryzen 7 5800X - $0.47 vs $1.08 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 38% less energy than AMD Ryzen 7 5800X - 65 vs 105 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 7 5800X doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Ryzen 7 5800X

  • Performs up to 3% better in Metro Exodus than Core i3-9100 - 149 vs 144 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-9100 - 16 vs 4 threads
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Metro Exodus

Metro Exodus

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Extreme

Intel Core i3-9100 Logo
Core i3-9100

Desktop • Sep 1st, 2018


FPS

144

97%

Value, €/FPS

€0.47/FPS

100%

Price, €

€67.57

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i3-9100 Desktop Processor 4 Cores up to 4.2 GHz LGA1151 300 Series 65W

Buy for 67.57 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 64 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Logo
Ryzen 7 5800X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


FPS

149

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.08/FPS

44%

Price, €

€161.26

41%

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X 8-core, 16-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for 161.26 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 66 minutes ago

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Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Extreme

Intel Core i3-9100 Logo
Core i3-9100

Desktop • Sep 1st, 2018

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Logo
Ryzen 7 5800X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i3-9100 Logo
Core i3-9100

Desktop • Sep 1st, 2018


Single-Core

1379

63%

Multi-Core

3597

35%

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Logo
Ryzen 7 5800X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


Single-Core

2178

100%

Multi-Core

10263

100%

Intel Core i3-9100 Logo

Core i3-9100

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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Logo

Ryzen 7 5800X

Sep 1st, 2018Release Date
Nov 5th, 2020
Core i3CollectionRyzen 7
Coffee LakeCodenameVermeer
Intel Socket 1151SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
8
4Threads
16
3.6 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.8 GHz
4.2 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.7 GHz
65 W
TDP105 W
14 nmProcess Size
7 nm
36.0xMultiplier
38.0x
UHD Graphics 630
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

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