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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 3 1200 vs Core i3-7100

The Ryzen 3 1200 is slightly slower than the Core i3-7100 on average across 100+ games and it's also a worse value for money, as it's $24.02 more expensive!

  • Is 7 months newer
  • Available for $82.02
  • Up to 18% faster on average across 100+ games

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Core i3-7100 ranks 7 points higher.

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Ryzen 3 1200 has 2 more cores.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 3 1200 has 5 MB more L3 cache.

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Core i3-7100 has a 26% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp
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Core i3-7100 draws 14W less power.

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Core i3-7100 is $24.02 cheaper.

AM4
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LGA1151
Zen
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Kaby Lake
Desktop
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Desktop
No Integrated Graphics
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Intel HD 630
2666 MHz (DDR4)
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2400 MHz (DDR4)
Overclockable
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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 3 1200 or Core i3-7100?expand_more
The Core i3-7100. It's 39% faster than the Ryzen 3 1200 on average across 100+ games, scoring 25/100 vs 18/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core i3-7100 than Ryzen 3 1200?expand_more
39% 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, Ryzen 3 1200 or Core i3-7100?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 25/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Ryzen 3 1200 and Core i3-7100?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 3 1200 scores 18/100, Core i3-7100 scores 25/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Ryzen 3 1200 or Core i3-7100 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 Ryzen 3 1200 or Core i3-7100?expand_more
The Core i3-7100 is the stronger pick at 25/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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