Core i3-7100 vs Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G

	Core i3-7100	Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G
Category	Desktop	Desktop
Target	entry-level	entry-level
Socket Compatibility	LGA1151	AM4
Integrated Graphics	Intel HD Graphics 630	Radeon Vega 8
Cooler Included	Yes	Yes
Overclock Potential	0 %	0 %
Year	2017 Model	2019 Model
Price	117 USD	95 USD
Number of Cores	2 Cores	4 Cores
Number of Threads	4 Threads	4 Threads
Core Frequency	3.9 GHz	3.6 GHz
Boost Frequency	3.9 GHz	4 GHz
Max Stable Overclock	3.9 GHz	4 GHz
Power Consumption	51 W	65 W
Manufacturing Process	14 nm	12 nm
L3 Cache	3 MB	4 MB
Maximum Supported Memory	64 GB	64 GB
Price-Value Score	51.7 %	100 %
Speed Score	54 %	0 %
Productivity Score	31 %	0 %
Gaming Score	78 %	0 %
Max 1080p Bottleneck	44 %	44.2 %
Max 1440p Bottleneck	22 %	22.1 %
Max 4K Bottleneck	11 %	11 %

Armed with 4 cores, the Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G outmatches the Core i3-7100, which has 2 cores, in the multi-threaded quests of the digital realm. A base clock speed of 3.9GHz propels the Core i3-7100 to superior performance in the vast majority of applications. The Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G ascends with an excellent boost clock speed, ideal for gaming and single-thread tasks. The Core i3-7100 sips power at just 51W, a testament to its efficiency. Boasting a 12nm manufacturing process, the Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G ensures cooler battles and longer quests. The Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G emerges as the fresher warrior, recently forged in the tech forges.

Core i3-7100

Pros

• Blazing trails with excellent base clock speed.
• Enjoy the spoils of battle with a CPU cooler included at no extra cost.

Cons

• Shelling out $117 feels like buying a legendary item at epic prices.
• It's like trying to raid with lag, underperforming when the multitasking gets tough.
• In tech years, it's starting to feel like a retro game.

Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G

Pros

• More gold in your pouch with this steal at $95.
• All-core base speed that leaves rivals in the dust.
• Unleash the power with an excellent boost clock speed of 4GHz.
• Wield the advantages of a relatively new champion in the tech arena.
• Enjoy the spoils of battle with a CPU cooler included at no extra cost.

Cons

• None