AMD Ryzen 3 1200 VS Intel Core i3-7100
amd
Brand4/4
Cores/Threads3.1GHz
Base Clock65W
TDPAMD Ryzen 3 1200
VS
intel
Brand2/4
Cores/Threads3.9GHz
Base Clock51W
TDPIntel Core i3-7100
AMD Ryzen 3 1200
4/4 Cores 3.1GHz N/A Jul 2017
AMD Ryzen 3 1200
N/A • Jul 2017
VS
Intel Core i3-7100
$ • Jan 2017
Intel Core i3-7100
2/4 Cores 3.9GHz Jan 2017
Specs Comparison
| Specification | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | Intel Core i3-7100 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 2 |
| Threads | 4 | 4 |
| Base Clock | 3.1 GHz | 3.9 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz | N/A |
| Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Multiplier | 31 X | 39 X |
| TDP | 65 W | 51 W |
| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Cache L1 | 96 KB | 64 KB |
| Cache L2 | 0.50 MB | 0.25 MB |
| Cache L3 | 8.00 MB | 3.00 MB |
| Integrated GPU | N/A | Intel HD 630 |
| Architecture | Ryzen 3 (Zen (Summit Ridge)) | Core i3 (Kaby Lake) |
| Process Size | 14nm | 14nm |
| Socket | amd socket am4 | intel socket 1151 |
| Foundry | GlobalFoundries | Intel |
| Die Size | 213 mm² | N/A |
| PCI Express | Gen 3, 16 Lanes(CPU only) | Gen 3, 16 Lanes(CPU only) |
| Transistors | 4800 million | N/A |
| Max Temperature | 95°C | N/A |
Comparison in Tools
Cinebench R23
Industry-leading 3D rendering benchmark that measures real-world CPU processing power and performance
Single Core Performance
886
AMD Ryzen 3 1200
1071 (+21%)
Intel Core i3-7100
Multi Core Performance
3541 (+25%)
AMD Ryzen 3 1200
2824
Intel Core i3-7100
Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
1173
AMD Ryzen 3 1200
1292 (+10%)
Intel Core i3-7100
Multi Core Performance
3497 (+42%)
AMD Ryzen 3 1200
2460
Intel Core i3-7100
PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
6312 (+45%)
AMD Ryzen 3 1200
4340
Intel Core i3-7100
Blender Benchmark
Measures CPU rendering speed in Blender, reported in frames per second (FPS). Higher FPS means faster completion of 3D rendering tasks.
Blender FPS
44.65 FPS (+31%)
AMD Ryzen 3 1200
34.21 FPS
Intel Core i3-7100
Comparison in Games (109 benchmarks)
Onimusha: Way of the Sword
8 2026 • Action, Adventure, RPG CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
1080p
| ultra
Intel Core i3-7100 (+40%)
MAX 98 FPS
MIN 87 FPS
AMD Ryzen 3 1200
MAX 70 FPS
MIN 64 FPS
1080p
| ultra
| fsr balanced
Intel Core i3-7100 (+40%)
MAX 98 FPS
MIN 87 FPS
AMD Ryzen 3 1200
MAX 70 FPS
MIN 64 FPS
1080p
| ultra
| dlss balanced
Intel Core i3-7100 (+40%)
MAX 98 FPS
MIN 87 FPS
AMD Ryzen 3 1200
MAX 70 FPS
MIN 64 FPS
Winner
Loser
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy
7 2026 • Action, Adventure Asobo Studio
1080p
| ultra
| dlss balanced
| Patch: v1.0 | Old Hardware
Intel Core i3-7100 (+27%)
MAX 65 FPS
MIN 54 FPS
AMD Ryzen 3 1200
MAX 51 FPS
MIN 42 FPS
1080p
| ultra
| Patch: v1.0 | Old Hardware
Intel Core i3-7100 (+27%)
MAX 65 FPS
MIN 54 FPS
AMD Ryzen 3 1200
MAX 51 FPS
MIN 42 FPS
1080p
| ultra
| fsr balanced
| Patch: v1.0 | Old Hardware
Intel Core i3-7100 (+27%)
MAX 65 FPS
MIN 54 FPS
AMD Ryzen 3 1200
MAX 51 FPS
MIN 42 FPS
Winner
Loser
The Sinking City 2
7.5 2026 • Action, Adventure Frogwares
1080p
| ultra
| Patch: v1.0 | Old Hardware
Intel Core i3-7100 (+20%)
MAX 54 FPS
MIN 44 FPS
AMD Ryzen 3 1200
MAX 45 FPS
MIN 34 FPS
Winner
Loser
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced
8 2026 • Action, Adventure Ubisoft Singapore, Ubisoft Barcelona, Ubisoft Bordeaux, Ubisoft Belgrade, Ubisoft Chengdu, Ubisoft India, Ubisoft Kyiv, Ubisoft Montpellier, Ubisoft Philippines, Ubisoft Quebec, Ubisoft Shanghai
1080p
| high
| Patch: v1.0 | Old Hardware
Intel Core i3-7100 (+18%)
MAX 53 FPS
MIN 41 FPS
AMD Ryzen 3 1200
MAX 45 FPS
MIN 40 FPS
1080p
| high
| dlss balanced
| Patch: v1.0 | Old Hardware
Intel Core i3-7100 (+18%)
MAX 53 FPS
MIN 41 FPS
AMD Ryzen 3 1200
MAX 45 FPS
MIN 40 FPS
1080p
| high
| fsr balanced
| Patch: v1.0 | Old Hardware
Intel Core i3-7100 (+18%)
MAX 53 FPS
MIN 41 FPS
AMD Ryzen 3 1200
MAX 45 FPS
MIN 40 FPS
Winner
Loser
007 First Light
8 2026 • Action, Adventure IO Interactive A/S
1080p
| high
| Patch: v1.0 | Old Hardware
Intel Core i3-7100 (+21%)
MAX 68 FPS
MIN 62 FPS
AMD Ryzen 3 1200
MAX 56 FPS
MIN 52 FPS
1080p
| high
| fsr balanced
| Patch: v1.0 | Old Hardware
Intel Core i3-7100 (+21%)
MAX 68 FPS
MIN 62 FPS
AMD Ryzen 3 1200
MAX 56 FPS
MIN 52 FPS
1080p
| high
| dlss balanced
| Patch: v1.0 | Old Hardware
Intel Core i3-7100 (+21%)
MAX 68 FPS
MIN 62 FPS
AMD Ryzen 3 1200
MAX 56 FPS
MIN 52 FPS
Winner
Loser
DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH
8 2026 • Action, Adventure KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS, Nixxes Software
1080p
| high
Intel Core i3-7100 (+48%)
MAX 37 FPS
MIN 30 FPS
AMD Ryzen 3 1200
MAX 25 FPS
MIN 22 FPS
1080p
| high
| fsr balanced
Intel Core i3-7100 (+48%)
MAX 37 FPS
MIN 30 FPS
AMD Ryzen 3 1200
MAX 25 FPS
MIN 22 FPS
Winner
Loser
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It's a Tie!
Based on 108 benchmarks across 90 games
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Avg FPS
AMD Ryzen 3 1200
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0%
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Avg FPS
Intel Core i3-7100
AMD Ryzen 3 1200
AMD • 4/4 • 3.1GHz
0
Wins
0
Avg FPS
70
Min FPS
0%
Win Rate
Intel Core i3-7100
INTEL • 2/4 • 3.9GHz
0
Wins
0
Avg FPS
82
Min FPS
0%
Win Rate
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