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AvailabilityMSRP in USD: $1999
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Key Differences
In short — Ryzen Threadripper 3970X 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 Threadripper 3970X is 1056 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-7100.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-7100
- Up to 97% cheaper than Ryzen Threadripper 3970X - $42.77 vs $1675.0
- Up to 97% better value when playing Forza Horizon 5 than Ryzen Threadripper 3970X - $0.25 vs $9.63 per FPS
- Consumes up to 82% less energy than AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X - 51 vs 280 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
- Performs up to 2% better in Forza Horizon 5 than Core i3-7100 - 174 vs 170 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-7100 - 64 vs 4 threads
Forza Horizon 5
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Max
Core i3-7100
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
170
97%
Value, $/FPS
$0.25/FPS
100%
Price, $
$42.77
100%
Value Winner
Intel Core i3-7100 7th Gen Core Desktop Processor 3M Cache,3.90 GHz (BX80677I37100)
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Updated 85 minutes ago
Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
Desktop • Nov 25th, 2019
FPS
174
100%
Value, $/FPS
$9.63/FPS
2%
Price, $
$1675
2%
FPS Winner
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X 32-Core, 64-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor
Buy for $1,675 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 84 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Max
Core i3-7100
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
Desktop • Nov 25th, 2019
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-7100 | vs | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Nov 25th, 2019 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Ryzen Threadripper |
| Kaby Lake | Codename | Castle Peak |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | AMD Socket TRX4 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 32 |
| 4 | Threads | 64 |
3.9 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.5 GHz |
51 W | TDP | 280 W |
| 14 nm | Process Size | 7 nm |
39.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
Intel HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
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