The Core i9-7900X is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-3210 and it's also a better value for money, as it's only $166.00 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-7900X
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-3210
- Up to 51% cheaper – $159.00 vs $325.00
- Consumes up to 61% less energy – 55 vs 140 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i9-7900X vs Core i3-3210 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-7900X
Jun 26th, 2017
Average FPS
187
100%
Min 1% FPS
124
100%
Price, $
$325
48%
Value, $/FPS
$1.73/FPS
54%
Core i9-7900X vs Core i3-3210 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-7900X vs Core i3-3210 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-7900X vs Core i3-3210 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-7900X
Jun 26th, 2017
Cores
10-core
100%
L3 Cache
14 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i3-3210
Jan 1st, 2013
Cores
2-core
20%
L3 Cache
3 MB
21%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-7900X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-3210 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Jan 1st, 2013 |
| $999.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Skylake-E/EP | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| 140 W | Power Consumption | 55 W |
| Performance | ||
10 | Cores | 2 |
20 | Threads | 4 |
3.3 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.2 GHz |
| 4.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
14 MB | L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
