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Intel Core i3-7100 | AMD Ryzen 5 1500X | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i3-7100 and the AMD Ryzen 5 1500X and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core i3-7100 2 core processor released in Q1/2017 with the AMD Ryzen 5 1500X which has 4 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2017. |
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Intel Core i3 (205) | Family | AMD Ryzen 5 (92) |
Intel Core i 7000 (17) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 1000 (15) |
7 | Generation | 1 |
Kaby Lake S | Architecture | Summit Ridge (Zen) |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
Intel Core i3-6100 | Predecessor | -- |
Intel Core i3-8100 | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i3-7100 is a 2 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.90 GHz. The processor can compute 4 threads at the same time. The AMD Ryzen 5 1500X clocks with 3.50 GHz (3.70 GHz), has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i3-7100 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 1500X |
2 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.90 GHz | Frequency | 3.50 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.70 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.30 GHz |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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Intel HD Graphics 630 | GPU | no iGPU |
0.35 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
1.10 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
9.5 | GPU Generation | -- |
14 nm | Technology | |
3 | Max. displays | |
24 | Compute units | -- |
192 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
64 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
12 | DirectX Version | -- |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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Intel HD Graphics 630 | GPU | no iGPU |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeUp to 64 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i3-7100, while the AMD Ryzen 5 1500X supports a maximum of 64 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i3-7100 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 1500X |
DDR4-2400, DDR3-1600 | Memory | DDR4-2666 |
64 GB | Max. Memory | 64 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
38.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 42.7 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
3.00 MB | L3 Cache | 16.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
16 | PCIe lanes | 20 |
15.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 19.7 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i3-7100 has a TDP of 51 W. The TDP of the AMD Ryzen 5 1500X is 65 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Core i3-7100 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 1500X |
51 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 65 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i3-7100 has 3.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 14 nm. The cache of AMD Ryzen 5 1500X is at 16.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 14 nm. |
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Intel Core i3-7100 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 1500X |
14 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 |
LGA 1151 | Socket | AM4 (PGA 1331) |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q1/2017 | Release date | Q1/2017 |
-- | Release price | 265 $ |
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Intel Core i3-7100
2C 4T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-7100
2C 4T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
4C 8T @ 3.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-7100
2C 4T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-7100
2C 4T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
4C 8T @ 3.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-7100
2C 4T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
4C 8T @ 3.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-7100
2C 4T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-7100
2C 4T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-7100
2C 4T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
4C 8T @ 3.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-7100
2C 4T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-7100
2C 4T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-7100
2C 4T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-7100
2C 4T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
4C 8T @ 3.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-7100
Intel HD Graphics 630 @ 1.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-7100
2C 4T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
4C 8T @ 3.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-7100
2C 4T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i3-7100 | AMD Ryzen 5 1500X |
Unknown | Unknown |