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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i3-2100 vs Ryzen 7 7800X3D

The Core i3-2100 is much slower than the Ryzen 7 7800X3D on average across 100+ games. However, it's a slightly better value for money, as it's $300.72 cheaper!

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$75.00View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 284% cheaper – $75.00 vs $375.72

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$375.72View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 339% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 12 years and 1 month newer
Up to 14% better value for money
Up to 284% more expensive – $375.72 vs $75.00

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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League of Legends2009

Core i3-2100

118FPS

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

478FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

184FPS

228FPS

354FPS

803FPS

Valorant2020

Core i3-2100

538FPS

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

867FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i3-2100

330FPS

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

303FPS

Dota 22013

Core i3-2100

169FPS

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

352FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i3-2100

575FPS

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

908FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core i3-2100

527FPS

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

592FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

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Core i3-2100

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

81%

Ryzen 7 7800X3D ranks 78 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i3-2100

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Ryzen 7 7800X3D has 6 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i3-2100

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Ryzen 7 7800X3D has 12 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i3-2100

3 MB

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

96 MB

Ryzen 7 7800X3D has 93 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i3-2100

3.1 GHz

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

4.2 GHz

Ryzen 7 7800X3D has a 35% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i3-2100

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

5 GHz

TDPhelp

Core i3-2100

65W

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

120W

Core i3-2100 draws 55W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i3-2100

$75.00

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

$375.72

Core i3-2100 is $300.72 cheaper.

Core i3-2100Ryzen 7 7800X3D

LGA1155

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AM5

Sandy Bridge

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Raphael

Desktop

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Desktop

Intel HD 2000

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Radeon Graphics

1333 MHz (DDR3)

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5200 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i3-2100 or Ryzen 7 7800X3D?expand_more

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D. It's 2600% faster than the Core i3-2100 on average across 100+ games, scoring 81/100 vs 3/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Ryzen 7 7800X3D than Core i3-2100?expand_more

2600% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i3-2100 or Ryzen 7 7800X3D?expand_more

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Ryzen 7 7800X3D worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 81/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i3-2100 and Ryzen 7 7800X3D?expand_more

Performance: Core i3-2100 scores 3/100, Ryzen 7 7800X3D scores 81/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i3-2100 or Ryzen 7 7800X3D bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i3-2100 or Ryzen 7 7800X3D?expand_more

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is the stronger pick at 81/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.