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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i3-7100 vs Ryzen 5 7430U

The Core i3-7100 is slightly faster than the Ryzen 5 7430U on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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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 i3-7100

330FPS

Ryzen 5 7430U

324FPS

Rust2018

Core i3-7100

331FPS

Ryzen 5 7430U

329FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i3-7100

244FPS

Ryzen 5 7430U

243FPS

Dota 22013

Core i3-7100

247FPS

Ryzen 5 7430U

244FPS

Valorant2020

700FPS

695FPS

665FPS

660FPS

Apex Legends2019

Core i3-7100

376FPS

Ryzen 5 7430U

375FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i3-7100

217FPS

Ryzen 5 7430U

217FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Core i3-7100

44%

Ryzen 5 7430U

10%

Core i3-7100 ranks 34 points higher.

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Core i3-7100

Ryzen 5 7430U

Ryzen 5 7430U has 4 more cores.

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Core i3-7100

Ryzen 5 7430U

Ryzen 5 7430U has 8 more threads.

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Core i3-7100

3 MB

Ryzen 5 7430U

16 MB

Ryzen 5 7430U has 13 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i3-7100

3.9 GHz

Ryzen 5 7430U

2.3 GHz

Core i3-7100 has a 70% higher base clock.

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Core i3-7100

Ryzen 5 7430U

4.3 GHz

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Core i3-7100

51W

Ryzen 5 7430U

15W

Ryzen 5 7430U draws 36W less power.

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Core i3-7100

$59.99

Ryzen 5 7430U

Core i3-7100Ryzen 5 7430U

LGA1151

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Integrated

Kaby Lake

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Barcelo-R

Desktop

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Mobile

Intel HD 630

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No Integrated Graphics

2400 MHz (DDR4)

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3200 MHz (DDR4), 4266 MHz (LPDDR4X)

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i3-7100 or Ryzen 5 7430U?expand_more

The Core i3-7100. It's 340% faster than the Ryzen 5 7430U on average across 100+ games, scoring 44/100 vs 10/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i3-7100 than Ryzen 5 7430U?expand_more

340% 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 i3-7100 or Ryzen 5 7430U?expand_more

The Core i3-7100 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i3-7100 worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 44/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i3-7100 and Ryzen 5 7430U?expand_more

Performance: Core i3-7100 scores 44/100, Ryzen 5 7430U scores 10/100. 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 7430U 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 7430U?expand_more

The Core i3-7100 is the stronger pick at 44/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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