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Core i3-2100 vs Ryzen 9 7950X3D

Core i3-2100 vs Ryzen 9 7950X3D: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i3-2100

3.1 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-2100 Logo
Intel Core i3-2100 Dual-Core Processor 3.1 GHz 3 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I32100

Buy for $49 on Amazon

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 9 7950X3D

4.2 GHz | 16-core

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D Logo
AMD Ryzen™ 9 7950X3D 16-Core, 32-Thread Desktop Processor

Buy for $744.99 on Amazon

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Core i3-2100

3.1 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-2100 Logo
Intel Core i3-2100 Dual-Core Processor 3.1 GHz 3 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I32100

Buy for $49 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 14 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 9 7950X3D

4.2 GHz | 16-core

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D Logo
AMD Ryzen™ 9 7950X3D 16-Core, 32-Thread Desktop Processor

Buy for $744.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 14 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Ryzen 9 7950X3D outperforms the cheaper Core i3-2100 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-2100 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Ryzen 9 7950X3D is 4336 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-2100.

Advantages of Core i3-2100

  • Up to 93% cheaper than Ryzen 9 7950X3D - $49.00 vs $744.99
  • Up to 91% better value when playing Resident Evil 4 than Ryzen 9 7950X3D - $0.31 vs $3.55 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 46% less energy than AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D - 65 vs 120 Watts

Advantages of Ryzen 9 7950X3D

  • Performs up to 35% better in Resident Evil 4 than Core i3-2100 - 210 vs 156 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-2100 - 32 vs 4 threads
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Resident Evil 4

Resident Evil 4

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Intel Core i3-2100 Logo
Core i3-2100

Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011


FPS

156

74%

Value, $/FPS

$0.31/FPS

100%

Price, $

$49

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i3-2100 Dual-Core Processor 3.1 GHz 3 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I32100

Buy for $49 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 14 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D Logo
Ryzen 9 7950X3D

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023


FPS

210

100%

Value, $/FPS

$3.55/FPS

9%

Price, $

$744.99

6%

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen™ 9 7950X3D 16-Core, 32-Thread Desktop Processor

Buy for $744.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 14 minutes ago

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Resolution

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Game Graphics

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Intel Core i3-2100 Logo
Core i3-2100

Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D Logo
Ryzen 9 7950X3D

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i3-2100 Logo
Core i3-2100

Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011


Single-Core

466

16%

Multi-Core

954

5%

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D Logo
Ryzen 9 7950X3D

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023


Single-Core

2918

100%

Multi-Core

19633

100%

Intel Core i3-2100 Logo

Core i3-2100

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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D Logo

Ryzen 9 7950X3D

Feb 20th, 2011Release Date
Core i3CollectionRyzen 9
Sandy BridgeCodenameRaphael
Intel Socket 1155SocketAMD Socket AM5
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
2Cores
4Threads
3.1 GHzBase Clock Speed
Non-TurboTurbo Clock Speed5.7 GHz
TDP120 W
32 nmProcess Size
31.0xMultiplier
Intel HD 2000Integrated GraphicsRadeon Graphics
NoOverclockable

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