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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i3-7100 vs Ryzen 5 3500X

The Core i3-7100 is slightly faster than the Ryzen 5 3500X on average across 100+ games and it's also a much better value for money, as it's $40.01 cheaper!

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Up to 1% faster on average across 100+ games

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Is 2 years and 9 months newer

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

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Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i3-7100

241FPS

Ryzen 5 3500X

241FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i3-7100

317FPS

Ryzen 5 3500X

315FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i3-7100

216FPS

Ryzen 5 3500X

216FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i3-7100

332FPS

Ryzen 5 3500X

332FPS

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege2015

Core i3-7100

647FPS

Ryzen 5 3500X

645FPS

Apex Legends2019

Core i3-7100

374FPS

Ryzen 5 3500X

374FPS

Valorant2020

687FPS

685FPS

652FPS

650FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core i3-7100

41%

Ryzen 5 3500X

40%

Core i3-7100 ranks 1 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i3-7100

Ryzen 5 3500X

Ryzen 5 3500X has 4 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i3-7100

Ryzen 5 3500X

Ryzen 5 3500X has 2 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i3-7100

3 MB

Ryzen 5 3500X

32 MB

Ryzen 5 3500X has 29 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i3-7100

3.9 GHz

Ryzen 5 3500X

3.6 GHz

Core i3-7100 has a 8% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i3-7100

Ryzen 5 3500X

4.1 GHz

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Core i3-7100

51W

Ryzen 5 3500X

65W

Core i3-7100 draws 14W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i3-7100

$59.99

Ryzen 5 3500X

$100.00

Core i3-7100 is $40.01 cheaper.

Core i3-7100Ryzen 5 3500X

LGA1151

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AM4

Kaby Lake

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Matisse

Desktop

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Desktop

Intel HD 630

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No Integrated Graphics

2400 MHz (DDR4)

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3200 MHz (DDR4)

Not Overclockable

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Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i3-7100 or Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more

Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or platform compatibility.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i3-7100 or Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more

They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i3-7100 and Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more

Performance: Core i3-7100 scores 41/100, Ryzen 5 3500X scores 40/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i3-7100 or Ryzen 5 3500X 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 i3-7100 or Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more

Both are solid choices. Compare your current CPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.

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