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Core i7-3970X vs Ryzen 3 3100

Core i7-3970X vs Ryzen 3 3100: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i7-3970X

3.5 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i7-3970X Logo
Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition i7-3970X 3.5GHz 5.0GT/s 15MB LGA2011 Processor Without -fan, Retail BX80619I73970X

Buy for 198.05 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 1040 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 3 3100

3.6 GHz | 4-core

AMD Ryzen 3 3100 Logo
AMD Ryzen 3 3100 4-Core, 8-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for 60.14 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 1046 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-3970X

3.5 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i7-3970X Logo
Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition i7-3970X 3.5GHz 5.0GT/s 15MB LGA2011 Processor Without -fan, Retail BX80619I73970X

Buy for 198.05 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 1040 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 3 3100

3.6 GHz | 4-core

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AMD Ryzen 3 3100 4-Core, 8-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for 60.14 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 1046 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Ryzen 3 3100 outperforms the more expensive Core i7-3970X on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Ryzen 3 3100 is 2731 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-3970X.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-3970X

  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than AMD Ryzen 3 3100 - 12 vs 8 threads

Advantages of AMD Ryzen 3 3100

  • Performs up to 6% better in Deathloop than Core i7-3970X - 179 vs 169 FPS
  • Up to 70% cheaper than Core i7-3970X - $54.18 vs $178.42
  • Up to 71% better value when playing Deathloop than Core i7-3970X - $0.34 vs $1.17 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 57% less energy than Intel Core i7-3970X - 65 vs 150 Watts
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Deathloop

Deathloop

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-3970X Logo
Core i7-3970X

Desktop • Nov 1st, 2012


FPS

169

94%

Value, €/FPS

€1.17/FPS

29%

Price, €

€198.05

30%

Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition i7-3970X 3.5GHz 5.0GT/s 15MB LGA2011 Processor Without -fan, Retail BX80619I73970X

Buy for 198.05 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 1040 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 3 3100 Logo
Ryzen 3 3100

Desktop • Apr 24th, 2020


FPS

179

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.34/FPS

100%

Price, €

€60.14

100%

FPS and Value Winner

AMD Ryzen 3 3100 4-Core, 8-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for 60.14 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 1046 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-3970X Logo
Core i7-3970X

Desktop • Nov 1st, 2012

AMD Ryzen 3 3100 Logo
Ryzen 3 3100

Desktop • Apr 24th, 2020

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-3970X Logo
Core i7-3970X

Desktop • Nov 1st, 2012


Single-Core

648

43%

Multi-Core

3305

65%

AMD Ryzen 3 3100 Logo
Ryzen 3 3100

Desktop • Apr 24th, 2020


Single-Core

1479

100%

Multi-Core

5081

100%

Intel Core i7-3970X Logo

Intel Core i7-3970X

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AMD Ryzen 3 3100 Logo

AMD Ryzen 3 3100

Nov 1st, 2012Release Date
Apr 24th, 2020
Core i7CollectionRyzen 3
Sandy Bridge ECodenameMatisse
Intel Socket 2011SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6
Cores4
12
Threads8
3.5 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.6 GHz
4.0 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed3.9 GHz
150 WTDP
65 W
32 nmProcess Size
7 nm
35.0xMultiplier
36.0x
NoneIntegrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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