AMD Ryzen 7 1700x vs Intel Core i3-8100: What is the difference?
50points
AMD Ryzen 7 1700x
46points
Intel Core i3-8100
€1,072
€109
Comparison winner
€1,072
€109
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61 facts in comparison
AMD Ryzen 7 1700x
Intel Core i3-8100
Why is AMD Ryzen 7 1700x better than Intel Core i3-8100?
- 1.89x faster CPU speed?
8 x 3.4GHzvs4 x 3.6GHz - 267MHz higher ram speed?
2667MHzvs2400MHz - 12 more CPU threads?
16vs4 - 3MB bigger L2 cache?
4MBvs1MB - 1.91x higher PassMark result?
15605vs8183 - 10MB bigger L3 cache?
16MBvs6MB - Has an unlocked multiplier?
- 512KB bigger L1 cache?
768KBvs256KB
Why is Intel Core i3-8100 better than AMD Ryzen 7 1700x?
- 5°C higher maximum operating temperature?
100°Cvs95°C - 30W lower TDP?
65Wvs95W - Has integrated graphics?
- 11.
73% higher single-core Geekbench 5 result?
1000vs895 - Supports ECC memory?
- Has NX bit?
AMD Ryzen 7 1700x
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
Intel Core i3-8100
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Intel Core i5-6500
AMD Ryzen 7 1700x
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Intel Core i7-7700K
Intel Core i3-8100
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Intel Core i5-7500
AMD Ryzen 7 1700x
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
Intel Core i3-8100
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Intel Pentium Gold G5400
AMD Ryzen 7 1700x
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
Intel Core i3-8100
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Intel Core i7-3770
AMD Ryzen 7 1700x
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AMD Ryzen 5 4600G
Intel Core i3-8100
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Intel Core i5-3470
AMD Ryzen 7 1700x
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
Intel Core i3-8100
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AMD Ryzen 3 3200G
AMD Ryzen 7 1700x
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AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
Intel Core i3-8100
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Intel Core i5-7400
AMD Ryzen 7 1700x
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AMD Ryzen 5 5500U
Intel Core i3-8100
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Intel Core i7-4770
AMD Ryzen 7 1700x
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AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
Intel Core i3-8100
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AMD Ryzen 5 4600G
AMD Ryzen 7 1700x
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AMD Ryzen 5 3500X
Intel Core i3-8100
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Intel Core i5-4440
Price comparison
AMD Ryzen 7 1700x
| Product | Store | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
Komplettsystem AMD Ryzen 7 1700X, 32GB R. ..Komplettsystem AMD Ryzen 7 1700X, 32GB RAM (diverse Grafikkarten) |
€1,072 | ||
Intel Core i3-8100
Buy used:
€60
| Product | Store | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| INTEL Core i3-8100 3,6GHz LGA1151 6MB Ca…INTEL Core i3-8100 3,6GHz LGA1151 6MB Cache Tray CPU | €109 | ||
| Intel Core i3-8100 3.1GHz tray | €198 | ||
| Intel Core i3-8100 SR3N5 3.60GHz LGA 115…Intel Core i3-8100 SR3N5 3.60GHz LGA 1151 CPU Prozessor Generalüberholt | €45 | ||
| Intel Core i3-8100 3.60GHz LGA 1151 CPU…Intel Core i3-8100 3.60GHz LGA 1151 CPU Prozessor | €59 | ||
| Intel Core i3-8100 — 4x 3,60 GHz Quad-Co…Intel Core i3-8100 — 4x 3,60 GHz Quad-Core CPU/Prozessor SR3N5 Sockel LGA1151 | €50 | ||
Intel Core i3-8100 4×3,6GHz Quad-Core Pr. ..Intel Core i3-8100 4×3,6GHz Quad-Core Processor LGA 1151 |
€65 | ||
| Intel Core i3-8100T, 4C/4T, 3.10GHz, tra…Intel Core i3-8100T, 4C/4T, 3.10GHz, tray (CM8068403377415) | €113 | ||
| Intel Core i3-8100T, 4C/4T, 3.10GHz, tra…Intel Core i3-8100T, 4C/4T, 3.10GHz, tray (CM8068403377415) | €119 | ||
| Intel Core i3-8100T, 4C/4T, 3.10GHz, tra…Intel Core i3-8100T, 4C/4T, 3.10GHz, tray (CM8068403377415) | €119 | ||
| Intel Core i3-8100T, 4C/4T, 3.10GHz, tra…Intel Core i3-8100T, 4C/4T, 3.10GHz, tray (CM8068403377415) | €125 | ||
User reviews
Overall rating
AMD Ryzen 7 1700x
1 User reviews
AMD Ryzen 7 1700x
8.0/10
1 User reviews
Intel Core i3-8100
2 User reviews
Intel Core i3-8100
10.0/10
2 User reviews
Features
Value for money
9.
0/10
1 votes
10.0/10
2 votes
Gaming
7.0/10
1 votes
10.0/10
2 votes
Performance
10.0/10
1 votes
10.0/10
2 votes
Reliability
10.0/10
1 votes
10.0/10
2 votes
Energy efficiency
8.0/10
1 votes
10.0/10
2 votes
Performance
CPU speed
8 x 3.4GHz
4 x 3.6GHz
The CPU speed indicates how many processing cycles per second can be executed by a CPU, considering all of its cores (processing units). It is calculated by adding the clock rates of each core or, in the case of multi-core processors employing different microarchitectures, of each group of cores.
CPU threads
More threads result in faster performance and better multitasking.
turbo clock speed
3.8GHz
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i3-8100)
When the CPU is running below its limitations, it can boost to a higher clock speed in order to give increased performance.
Has an unlocked multiplier
✔AMD Ryzen 7 1700x
✖Intel Core i3-8100
Some processors come with an unlocked multiplier which makes them easy to overclock, allowing you to gain increased performance in games and other apps.
L2 cache
A larger L2 cache results in faster CPU and system-wide performance.
L3 cache
A larger L3 cache results in faster CPU and system-wide performance.
L1 cache
A larger L1 cache results in faster CPU and system-wide performance.
L2 core
0.5MB/core
0.25MB/core
More data can be stored in the L2 cache for access by each core of the CPU.
L3 core
2MB/core
1.5MB/core
More data can be stored in the L3 cache for access by each core of the CPU.
Benchmarks
PassMark result
This benchmark measures the performance of the CPU using multiple threads.
PassMark result (single)
This benchmark measures the performance of the CPU using a single thread.
Cinebench R20 (multi) result
Unknown.
Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i3-8100)
Cinebench R20 is a benchmark tool that measures a CPU’s multi-core performance by rendering a 3D scene.
Cinebench R20 (single) result
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i3-8100)
Cinebench R20 is a benchmark tool that measures a CPU’s single-core performance by rendering a 3D scene.
Geekbench 5 result (multi)
Geekbench 5 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures a processor’s multi-core performance. (Source: Primate Labs, 2023)
Geekbench 5 result (single)
Geekbench 5 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures a processor’s single-core performance. (Source: Primate Labs, 2023)
Blender (bmw27) result
246.7seconds
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i3-8100)
The Blender (bmw27) benchmark measures the performance of a processor by rendering a 3D scene. More powerful processors can render the scene in less time.
Blender (classroom) result
743.
5seconds
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i3-8100)
The Blender (classroom) benchmark measures the performance of a processor by rendering a 3D scene. More powerful processors can render the scene in less time.
performance per watt
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i3-8100)
This means the CPU is more efficient, giving a greater amount of performance for each watt of power used.
Integrated graphics
GPU clock speed
∅
Not applicable
350MHz
The graphics processing unit (GPU) has a higher clock speed.
GPU turbo
∅
Not applicable
1100MHz
When the GPU is running below its limitations, it can boost to a higher clock speed in order to give increased performance.
GPU execution units
∅
Not applicable
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i3-8100)
A graphics processing unit (GPU) with a greater number of execution units can deliver better graphics.
supported displays
∅
Not applicable
Using multiple displays you can create a larger workspace, making it easier to work across multiple apps.
DirectX version
∅
Not applicable
DirectX is used in games, with newer versions supporting better graphics.
OpenGL version
∅
Not applicable
OpenGL is used in games, with newer versions supporting better graphics.
OpenCL version
∅
Not applicable
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i3-8100)
Some apps use OpenCL to apply the power of the graphics processing unit (GPU) for non-graphical computing. Newer versions introduce more functionality and better performance.
texture mapping units (TMUs)
∅
Not applicable
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i3-8100)
TMUs take textures and map them to the geometry of a 3D scene. More TMUs will typically mean that texture information is processed faster.
render output units (ROPs)
∅
Not applicable
Unknown.
Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i3-8100)
The ROPs are responsible for some of the final steps of the rendering process, writing the final pixel data to memory and carrying out other tasks such as anti-aliasing to improve the look of graphics.
Memory
RAM speed
2667MHz
2400MHz
It can support faster memory, which will give quicker system performance.
maximum memory bandwidth
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD Ryzen 7 1700x)
38.4GB/s
This is the maximum rate that data can be read from or stored into memory.
DDR memory version
DDR (Double Data Rate) memory is the most common type of RAM. Newer versions of DDR memory support higher maximum speeds and are more energy-efficient.
memory channels
More memory channels increases the speed of data transfer between the memory and the CPU.
maximum memory amount
The maximum amount of memory (RAM) supported.
bus transfer rate
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value.
(AMD Ryzen 7 1700x)
The bus is responsible for transferring data between different components of a computer or device.
Supports ECC memory
✖AMD Ryzen 7 1700x
✔Intel Core i3-8100
Error-correcting code memory can detect and correct data corruption. It is used when is it essential to avoid corruption, such as scientific computing or when running a server.
eMMC version
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD Ryzen 7 1700x)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i3-8100)
A higher version of eMMC allows faster memory interfaces, having a positive effect on the performance of a device. For example, when transferring files from your computer to the internal storage over USB.
bus speed
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD Ryzen 7 1700x)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i3-8100)
The bus is responsible for transferring data between different components of a computer or device.
Features
instruction sets
SSE 4.
2, SSE 4.1, AVX, AES, FMA3, FMA4, F16C, MMX
SSE 4.2, SSE 4.1, AVX, AES, FMA3, F16C, MMX
Instruction sets are sets of codes that the CPU runs for certain functions.
uses multithreading
✔AMD Ryzen 7 1700x
✖Intel Core i3-8100
Multithreading technology (such as Intel’s Hyperthreading or AMD’s Simultaneous Multithreading) provides increased performance by splitting each of the processor’s physical cores into virtual cores, also known as threads. This way, each core can run two instruction streams at once.
bits executed at a time
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD Ryzen 7 1700x)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i3-8100)
NEON provides acceleration for media processing, such as listening to MP3s.
Has TrustZone
✖AMD Ryzen 7 1700x
✖Intel Core i3-8100
A technology integrated into the processor to secure the device for use with features such as mobile payments and streaming video using digital rights management (DRM).
front-end width
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD Ryzen 7 1700x)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i3-8100)
The CPU can decode more instructions per clock (IPC), meaning that the CPU performs better
Has NX bit
✖AMD Ryzen 7 1700x
✔Intel Core i3-8100
NX bit helps protect the computer from malicious attacks.
VFP version
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD Ryzen 7 1700x)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i3-8100)
Vector Floating-Point (VFP) is used by the processor to deliver increased performance in areas such as digital imaging.
Miscellaneous
Has AES
✔AMD Ryzen 7 1700x
✔Intel Core i3-8100
AES is used to speed up encryption and decryption.
Price comparison
AMD Ryzen 7 1700x
| Product | Store | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
Komplettsystem AMD Ryzen 7 1700X, 32GB R. ..Komplettsystem AMD Ryzen 7 1700X, 32GB RAM (diverse Grafikkarten) |
€1,072 | ||
Intel Core i3-8100
Buy used:
€60
| Product | Store | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| INTEL Core i3-8100 3,6GHz LGA1151 6MB Ca…INTEL Core i3-8100 3,6GHz LGA1151 6MB Cache Tray CPU | €109 | ||
| Intel Core i3-8100 3.1GHz tray | €198 | ||
| Intel Core i3-8100 SR3N5 3.60GHz LGA 115…Intel Core i3-8100 SR3N5 3.60GHz LGA 1151 CPU Prozessor Generalüberholt | €45 | ||
| Intel Core i3-8100 3.60GHz LGA 1151 CPU…Intel Core i3-8100 3.60GHz LGA 1151 CPU Prozessor | €59 | ||
| Intel Core i3-8100 — 4x 3,60 GHz Quad-Co…Intel Core i3-8100 — 4x 3,60 GHz Quad-Core CPU/Prozessor SR3N5 Sockel LGA1151 | €50 | ||
Intel Core i3-8100 4×3,6GHz Quad-Core Pr.
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