Ryzen 9 7900X vs i3-7101TE

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-7101TE
2017
2 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
2.56
Ryzen 9 7900X
2022
12 cores / 24 threads, 170 Watt
33.47
+1207%

Ryzen 9 7900X outperforms i3-7101TE by a whopping 1207% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-7101TE and Ryzen 9 7900X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking1710111
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation1.27no data
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i3no data
Architecture codenameKaby Lake (2016−2019)Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)
Release date3 January 2017 (7 years ago)26 September 2022 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$117no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i3-7101TE and Ryzen 9 7900X 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 speed3.4 GHz4.7 GHz
Boost clock speed3.4 GHz5.6 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate8 GT/sno data
Multiplier34no data
L1 cache128 KB768 KB
L2 cache512 KB12 MB
L3 cache3 MB64 MB
Chip lithography14 nm5 nm
Die sizeno data2x 70 (CCD) mm2 + 122 (I/O) mm2
Maximum core temperature88 °C95 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data47 °C
Number of transistorsno dataCCD: 6,5 Mrd + IOD: 3,4 Mrd Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-7101TE and Ryzen 9 7900X 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
SocketFCLGA1151AM5 (LGA 1718)
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt170 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-7101TE and Ryzen 9 7900X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX25 nm (CCD), 6 nm (I/O) nm, 0.650 - 1.475V
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
StatusLaunchedno data
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Core i3-7101TE and Ryzen 9 7900X 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 i3-7101TE and Ryzen 9 7900X 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 i3-7101TE and Ryzen 9 7900X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3L-1600, DDR4-2400DDR5-5200
Maximum memory size64 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth38.397 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel HD Graphics 630AMD Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000)
Max video memory64 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-7101TE and Ryzen 9 7900X integrated GPUs.

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

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-7101TE and Ryzen 9 7900X integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@30Hzno 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 i3-7101TE and Ryzen 9 7900X integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-7101TE and Ryzen 9 7900X.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes1624

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.

i3-7101TE 2.56
Ryzen 9 7900X 33.47
+1207%

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.

i3-7101TE 3957
Ryzen 9 7900X 51774
+1208%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.56 33.47
Integrated graphics card 3.10 4.34
Recency 3 January 2017 26 September 2022
Physical cores 2 12
Threads 4 24
Chip lithography 14 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 170 Watt

i3-7101TE has 385.7% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 9 7900X, on the other hand, has a 1207.4% higher aggregate performance score, 40% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 5 years, 500% more physical cores and 500% more threads, and a 180% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 9 7900X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-7101TE in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-7101TE and Ryzen 9 7900X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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