Intel Core i3-7100U | AMD Ryzen 3 4100 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i3-7100U and the AMD Ryzen 3 4100 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core i3-7100U 2 core processor released in Q4/2016 with the AMD Ryzen 3 4100 which has 4 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2022. |
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Intel Core i3 (205) | Family | AMD Ryzen 3 (33) |
Intel Core i 7000U (18) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 4000G (22) |
7 | Generation | 3 |
Kaby Lake U | Architecture | Renoir (Zen 2) |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
Intel Core i3-6100U | Predecessor | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i3-7100U is a 2 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.40 GHz. The processor can compute 4 threads at the same time. The AMD Ryzen 3 4100 clocks with 3.80 GHz (4.00 GHz), has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i3-7100U | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 3 4100 |
2 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
2.40 GHz | Frequency | 3.80 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.00 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
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 620 | GPU | no iGPU |
0.30 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
1.00 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 |
32 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 620 | 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 32 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i3-7100U, while the AMD Ryzen 3 4100 supports a maximum of 32 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i3-7100U | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 3 4100 |
LPDDR3-1866, DDR4-2133 | Memory | DDR4-3200 |
32 GB | Max. Memory | 32 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
34.1 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | 2.00 MB |
3.00 MB | L3 Cache | 4.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
12 | PCIe lanes | 12 |
11.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 11.8 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i3-7100U has a TDP of 15 W. The TDP of the AMD Ryzen 3 4100 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 i3-7100U | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 3 4100 |
15 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 65 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
7.5 W | TDP down | 45 W |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i3-7100U has 3.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 14 nm. The cache of AMD Ryzen 3 4100 is at 6.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 7 nm. |
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Intel Core i3-7100U | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 3 4100 |
14 nm | Technology | 7 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 |
BGA 1356 | 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, Windows 11, Linux |
Q4/2016 | Release date | Q2/2022 |
281 $ | Release price | 99 $ |
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Intel Core i3-7100U
2C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 4100
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i3-7100U
2C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 4100
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core i3-7100U
2C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 4100
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i3-7100U
2C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 4100
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core i3-7100U
2C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 4100
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i3-7100U
2C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 4100
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core i3-7100U
2C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 4100
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core i3-7100U
Intel HD Graphics 620 @ 1.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 4100
@ 0.00 GHz |
Intel Core i3-7100U
2C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 4100
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core i3-7100U
2C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 4100
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i3-7100U
2C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 4100
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i3-7100U | AMD Ryzen 3 4100 |
Unknown | Unknown |