Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX vs i3-8100

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-8100
2017
4 cores / 4 threads, 65 Watt
3.84
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX
2020
64 cores / 128 threads, 280 Watt
52.69
+1272%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX outperforms Core i3-8100 by a whopping 1272% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-8100 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking146627
Place by popularity53not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation4.236.36
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesIntel Core i3AMD Ryzen Threadripper
Power efficiency5.8617.80
Architecture codenameCoffee Lake (2017−2019)Matisse (2019−2020)
Release date5 October 2017 (7 years ago)14 July 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$117$5,500

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX has 50% better value for money than i3-8100.

Detailed specifications

Core i3-8100 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)64 (Tetrahexaconta-Core)
Threads4128
Base clock speed3.6 GHz2.7 GHz
Boost clock speed3.6 GHz4.2 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier3627
L1 cache64K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)512K (per core)
L3 cache6 MB (shared)256 MB
Chip lithography14 nm7 nm, 12 nm
Die size126 mm274 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C95 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C95 °C
Number of transistorsno data3,800 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-8100 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCLGA1151sWRX8
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt280 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-8100 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AES, AVX, AVX2, BMI1, BMI2, SHA, F16C, FMA3, AMD64, EVP, AMD-V, SMAP, SMEP, SMT, Precision Boost 2, XFR 2
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Core i3-8100 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
MPX+-
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-8100 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-8100 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2400DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size64 GB2 TiB
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth38.397 GB/s204.8 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 630-
Max video memory64 GB-
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+-
Clear Video HD+-
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHz-
InTru 3D+-

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-8100 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3-

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-8100 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+-
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hz-
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hz-
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hz-

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-8100 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12-
OpenGL4.5-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-8100 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanes16128

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i3-8100 3.84
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX 52.69
+1272%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i3-8100 6102
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX 83697
+1272%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i3-8100 1265
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX 1572
+24.3%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i3-8100 3463
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX 13683
+295%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.84 52.69
Recency 5 October 2017 14 July 2020
Physical cores 4 64
Threads 4 128
Chip lithography 14 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 280 Watt

i3-8100 has 330.8% lower power consumption.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX, on the other hand, has a 1272.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, 1500% more physical cores and 3100% more threads, and a 100% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-8100 in performance tests.

Note that Core i3-8100 is a desktop processor while Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-8100 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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