The Ryzen 7 2700X is the comparison's loser – it's a slightly slower gaming CPU than the Core i3-7100 and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's $124.81 more expensive!
Advantages of the Ryzen 7 2700X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-7100
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Up to 74% cheaper – $42.76 vs $167.57
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 51% less energy – 51 vs 105 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Ryzen 7 2700X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Ryzen 7 2700X vs Core i3-7100 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Ryzen 7 2700X
Apr 19th, 2018
Average FPS
183
100%
Min 1% FPS
121
99%
Price, €
€167.57
25%
Value, €/FPS
€0.91/FPS
25%
Core i3-7100
Jan 3rd, 2017
Average FPS
183
100%
Min 1% FPS
122
100%
Price, €
€42.76
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.23/FPS
100%
Ryzen 7 2700X vs Core i3-7100 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 Ryzen 7 2700X vs Core i3-7100 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Ryzen 7 2700X vs Core i3-7100 in core CPU performance specifications
Ryzen 7 2700X
Apr 19th, 2018
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
16 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
95%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
100%
Core i3-7100
Jan 3rd, 2017
Cores
2-core
25%
L3 Cache
3 MB
19%
Base Frequency
3.9 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
82%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Ryzen 7 2700X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-7100 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 19th, 2018 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
| $329.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| AMD Socket AM4 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Pinnacle Ridge | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| 105 W | Power Consumption | 51 W |
| Performance | ||
8 | Cores | 2 |
16 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.9 GHz |
| 4.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
16 MB | L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2933 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2400 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
