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Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Ryzen 3 3100 outperforms the more expensive Core i7-2600 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Ryzen 3 3100 is 3393 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-2600.
Advantages of AMD Ryzen 3 3100
- Performs up to 11% better in FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i7-2600 - 251 vs 227 FPS
- Up to 53% cheaper than Core i7-2600 - $89.99 vs $191.98
- Up to 58% better value when playing FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i7-2600 - $0.36 vs $0.85 per FPS
- Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i7-2600 - 65 vs 95 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i7-2600
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 3 3100 doesn't have integrated graphics
FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Ryzen 3 3100
Desktop • Apr 24th, 2020
FPS
251
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.36/FPS
100%
Price, $
$89.99
100%
FPS and Value Winner
AMD Ryzen 3 3100 4-Core, 8-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler
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Intel BX80623I72600 Core i7-2600 Quad-Core Processor 3.4 GHz 8 MB Cache LGA 1155
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Ryzen 3 3100
Desktop • Apr 24th, 2020
Core i7-2600
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | vs | Intel Core i7-2600 |
|---|---|---|
Apr 24th, 2020 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
| Ryzen 3 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Matisse | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| AMD Socket AM4 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
| 8 | Threads | 8 |
3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
3.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 95 W |
7 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
36.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
Builds Using Ryzen 3 3100 or Core i7-2600
FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker, 1920 x 1080, Maximum
74 FPS
$10.81/FPS
GeForce GTX 1650
Ryzen 3 3100
8 GB, N/A Storage
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57 FPS
$14.02/FPS
Radeon RX 550
Ryzen 3 3100
8 GB, 240 GB SSD + 2 TB HDD
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$799
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50 FPS
$21.96/FPS
GeForce GT 710
Ryzen 3 3100
8 GB, 1 TB HDD
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$1,098
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91 FPS
$9.56/FPS
GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER
Ryzen 3 3100
16 GB, 500 GB SSD
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$869.99
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83 FPS
$10.24/FPS
Radeon RX 6500 XT
Ryzen 3 3100
8 GB, 480 GB SSD
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$849.99
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91 FPS
$11.17/FPS
GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER
Ryzen 3 3100
16 GB, 500 GB SSD
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$1,016.86
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82 FPS
$12.2/FPS
GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER
Ryzen 3 3100
8 GB, 500 GB SSD
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$999.99
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82 FPS
$10.37/FPS
GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER
Ryzen 3 3100
8 GB, 500 GB SSD
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57 FPS
$18.14/FPS
Radeon RX 550
Ryzen 3 3100
8 GB, N/A Storage
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$1,034
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56 FPS
$21.04/FPS
GeForce GT 1030
Ryzen 3 3100
8 GB, 500 GB SSD
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$1,178
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