Compare / Ryzen 5 1500X vs Core i3-7100
Ryzen 5 1500X vs Core i3-7100: which is better?
Ryzen 5 1500X is about 5% faster than Core i3-7100 in games (1080p · high settings · RTX 5090). Core i3-7100 offers better value for money.
VS
Faster: Ryzen 5 1500XCheaper: Core i3-7100Value: Core i3-7100
Head to head
22%
Gaming performance
21%
34/100
Part score
33/100
97 FPS
Average FPS
92 FPS
≈ $39 (used)
Approx. price
≈ $23 (used)
62/100
Value for money
100/100
Specifications
| Ryzen 5 1500X | Core i3-7100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 2 |
| Max boost | 3.7 GHz | 3.9 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 65 W | 51 W |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1151 |
| Memory | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Integrated graphics | No | Yes |
| Release year | 2017 | 2017 |
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Estimated FPS in games
Ryzen 5 1500XCore i3-7100
97average FPS
92average FPS