Core i3-7100 vs Ryzen 3 1200
The Ryzen 3 1200 is about 9% faster for gaming.
Verdict
- Performance index: the Ryzen 3 1200 is 9% faster (24 vs 22).
- Cores: Ryzen 3 1200 has 4 vs 2.
- Power (TDP): Core i3-7100 51 W, Ryzen 3 1200 65 W; the Core i3-7100 delivers 17% more performance per watt.
- Platform: different sockets (LGA1151 vs AM4), so they need different motherboards.
Specs
| Spec | Core i3-7100 | Ryzen 3 1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance index | 22 | 24 |
| Brand / series | Intel Core 7th Gen | AMD Ryzen 1000 |
| Released | 2017 | 2017 |
| Cores | 2 | 4 |
| Threads | 4 | 4 |
| Base clock | 3.9 GHz | 3.1 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.9 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 51 W | 65 W |
| Socket | LGA1151 | AM4 |