Core i3-7100 vs Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
2019
32 cores / 64 threads, 280 Watt
40.89
+1360%

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X outperforms Core i3-7100 by a whopping 1360% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and Core i3-7100 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking541606
Place by popularitynot in top-10065
Cost-effectiveness evaluation23.993.28
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Ryzen ThreadripperIntel Core i3
Architecture codenameMatisse (2019−2020)Kaby Lake (2016−2019)
Release date25 November 2019 (4 years ago)3 January 2017 (7 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,999$117
Current price$1675 (0.8x MSRP)$65 (0.6x MSRP)

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X has 631% better value for money than i3-7100.

Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and Core i3-7100 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 cores32 (Dotriaconta-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads644
Base clock speed3.7 GHz3.9 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz3.9 GHz
Bus support8 × 16 GT/s8 GT/s
L1 cache96K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)256K (per core)
L3 cache128 MB3 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm, 12 nm14 nm
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data65 °C
Number of transistors19,200 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-
Unlocked multiplierYesNo

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and Core i3-7100 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
SocketTR4FCLGA1151
Power consumption (TDP)280 Watt51 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and Core i3-7100. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data-
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+
TSXno data-
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoringno data+
SIPPno data-
Statusno dataDiscontinued

Security technologies

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and Core i3-7100 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data-
EDBno data+
Secure Keyno data+
MPXno data+
Identity Protectionno data+
SGXno dataYes with Intel® ME
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and Core i3-7100 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+no data
VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and Core i3-7100. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Eight-channelDDR4
Maximum memory size256 GB64 GB
Max memory channels42
Maximum memory bandwidth102.403 GB/s38.397 GB/s
ECC memory support++

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card-Intel HD Graphics 630
Max video memory-64 GB
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Video-+
Clear Video HD-+
Graphics max frequency-1.1 GHz
InTru 3D-+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and Core i3-7100 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported-3

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and Core i3-7100 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support-+
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4-4096x2304@24Hz
Max resolution over eDP-4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort-4096x2304@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and Core i3-7100 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX-12
OpenGL-4.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and Core i3-7100.

PCIe versionno data3.0
PCI Express lanesno data16

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.

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X 40.89
+1360%
i3-7100 2.80

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X outperforms Core i3-7100 by 1360% based on our aggregate benchmark results.


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.

Benchmark coverage: 68%

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X 63238
+1360%
i3-7100 4330

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X outperforms Core i3-7100 by 1360% in Passmark.

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.

Benchmark coverage: 42%

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X 1635
+30.7%
i3-7100 1251

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X outperforms Core i3-7100 by 31% in GeekBench 5 Single-Core.

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.

Benchmark coverage: 42%

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X 13973
+470%
i3-7100 2452

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X outperforms Core i3-7100 by 470% in GeekBench 5 Multi-Core.

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 40.89 2.80
Recency 25 November 2019 3 January 2017
Physical cores 32 2
Threads 64 4
Cost $1999 $117
Chip lithography 7 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 280 Watt 51 Watt

The Ryzen Threadripper 3970X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-7100 in performance tests.


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