Ryzen 9 7900X3D vs i3-7100U

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-7100U
2016
2 cores / 4 threads, 15 Watt
1.78
Ryzen 9 7900X3D
2023
12 cores / 24 threads, 120 Watt
32.94
+1751%

Ryzen 9 7900X3D outperforms Core i3-7100U by a whopping 1751% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-7100U and Ryzen 9 7900X3D processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2032128
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data47.13
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i3AMD Ryzen 9
Power efficiency10.8225.03
Architecture codenameKaby Lake (2016−2019)Raphael (2023−2024)
Release date30 August 2016 (8 years ago)4 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$281$599

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i3-7100U and Ryzen 9 7900X3D 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 cores2 (Dual-core)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads424
Base clock speed2.4 GHz4.4 GHz
Boost clock speed2.4 GHz5.6 GHz
Bus typeOPIno data
Bus rate4 GT/sno data
Multiplier24no data
L1 cache128 KB768 KB
L2 cache512 KB12 MB
L3 cache3 MB128 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm5 nm, 6 nm
Die sizeno data71+71+122 mm
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data47 °C
Number of transistorsno data13,140 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-7100U and Ryzen 9 7900X3D 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
SocketFCBGA1356,FPBGA1356AM5
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt120 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-7100U and Ryzen 9 7900X3D. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Speed Shift+no data
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
Smart Response+no data
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Core i3-7100U and Ryzen 9 7900X3D 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 i3-7100U and Ryzen 9 7900X3D 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 i3-7100U and Ryzen 9 7900X3D. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR5-5200
Maximum memory size32 GB128 GB
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth34.134 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel HD Graphics 620AMD Radeon Graphics
Max video memory32 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1 GHzno data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-7100U and Ryzen 9 7900X3D integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
DVI+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-7100U and Ryzen 9 7900X3D integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over VGAN/Ano data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-7100U and Ryzen 9 7900X3D integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-7100U and Ryzen 9 7900X3D.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes1224

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.

i3-7100U 1.78
Ryzen 9 7900X3D 32.94
+1751%

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.

i3-7100U 2724
Ryzen 9 7900X3D 50410
+1751%

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.

i3-7100U 782
Ryzen 9 7900X3D 2854
+265%

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.

i3-7100U 1599
Ryzen 9 7900X3D 17549
+997%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.78 32.94
Integrated graphics card 2.42 1.98
Recency 30 August 2016 4 January 2023
Physical cores 2 12
Threads 4 24
Chip lithography 14 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 120 Watt

i3-7100U has 22.2% faster integrated GPU, and 700% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 9 7900X3D, on the other hand, has a 1750.6% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 6 years, 500% more physical cores and 500% more threads, and a 180% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 9 7900X3D is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-7100U in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i3-7100U is a notebook processor while Ryzen 9 7900X3D is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-7100U and Ryzen 9 7900X3D, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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