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Core i3-7100 vs Ryzen 5 5500

Core i3-7100 vs Ryzen 5 5500: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i3-7100

3.9 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-7100 Logo
Intel Core i3-7100 7th Gen Core Desktop Processor 3M Cache,3.90 GHz (BX80677I37100)

Buy for $70 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 135 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 5500

3.6 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Logo
AMD Ryzen™ 5 5500 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler, Ceramic Gray

Buy for $94 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 134 minutes ago

Intel Core i3-7100

3.9 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-7100 Logo
Intel Core i3-7100 7th Gen Core Desktop Processor 3M Cache,3.90 GHz (BX80677I37100)

Buy for $70 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 135 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 5500

3.6 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Logo
AMD Ryzen™ 5 5500 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler, Ceramic Gray

Buy for $94 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 134 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Ryzen 5 5500 outperforms the cheaper Core i3-7100 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-7100 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Ryzen 5 5500 is 1917 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-7100.

Advantages of Intel Core i3-7100

  • Up to 26% cheaper than Ryzen 5 5500 - $70.0 vs $94.0
  • Up to 13% better value when playing Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege than Ryzen 5 5500 - $0.13 vs $0.15 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 22% less energy than AMD Ryzen 5 5500 - 51 vs 65 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 5 5500 doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of AMD Ryzen 5 5500

  • Performs up to 14% better in Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege than Core i3-7100 - 617 vs 539 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-7100 - 12 vs 4 threads
This is a free version of Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege.
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i3-7100 Logo
Core i3-7100

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017


FPS

539

87%

Value, $/FPS

$0.13/FPS

100%

Price, $

$70

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i3-7100 7th Gen Core Desktop Processor 3M Cache,3.90 GHz (BX80677I37100)

Buy for $70 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 135 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Logo
Ryzen 5 5500

Desktop • Apr 4th, 2022


FPS

617

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.15/FPS

86%

Price, $

$94

74%

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen™ 5 5500 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler, Ceramic Gray

Buy for $94 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 134 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i3-7100 Logo
Core i3-7100

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017

AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Logo
Ryzen 5 5500

Desktop • Apr 4th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i3-7100 Logo
Core i3-7100

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017


Single-Core

1247

66%

Multi-Core

2440

31%

AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Logo
Ryzen 5 5500

Desktop • Apr 4th, 2022


Single-Core

1871

100%

Multi-Core

7692

100%

Intel Core i3-7100 Logo

Intel Core i3-7100

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AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Logo

AMD Ryzen 5 5500

Jan 3rd, 2017Release Date
Apr 4th, 2022
Core i3CollectionRyzen 5
Kaby LakeCodenameVermeer
Intel Socket 1151SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
2Cores
6
4Threads
12
3.9 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.6 GHz
Non-TurboTurbo Clock Speed4.2 GHz
51 W
TDP65 W
14 nmProcess Size
7 nm
39.0x
Multiplier36.0x
Intel HD 630
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

Builds Using Core i3-7100 or Ryzen 5 5500

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege, 1920 x 1080, Ultra

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