FPSVersusCore i3-7100 vs Ryzen 5 3500U
Performance score
Core i3-7100 is 3% faster than Ryzen 5 3500U by our estimate.
The score is our own estimate from the specs (cores, threads, clocks, architecture generation), not a benchmark run. 100 = the fastest CPU in our database.
Real tests
What the test measures
Blender is a popular free 3D graphics program. The test makes the device render three ready-made 3D scenes (light, shadows, reflections) and counts how many render passes it finishes per minute. The higher the number, the faster the device handles heavy work: 3D, video editing, photo processing. On a CPU the test loads all cores at once, so it shows the chip's full power; on a graphics card it shows its compute strength.
CPU rendering (Blender)
Median of real test runs on users' computers. It does not show FPS in games. Data updated: 31.10.2026.
Overview
| Core i3-7100 | Ryzen 5 3500U | |
|---|---|---|
| Score (0–100) | 14.39 | 13.99 |
| Ranking position | 480 | 484 |
| Power efficiency (0–100) | 14.75 | no data |
| Type | Desktop | Laptop |
| Manufacturer | Intel | AMD |
| Architecture | Kaby Lake | Zen+ (Pinnacle Ridge) |
| Release date | Q1 2017 | Q1 2019 |
Specifications
| Core i3-7100 | Ryzen 5 3500U | |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 2 | 4 |
| Threads | 4 | 8 |
| Base clock | 3.9 GHz | 2.1 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.9 GHz | 3.7 GHz |
| L3 cache | 3 MB | 4 MB |
| Process node | 14 nm | no data |
| Unlocked multiplier | no | no |
| Integrated graphics | Intel HD Graphics 630 | Radeon Vega 8 |
| NPU (AI accelerator) | no | no |
Compatibility
| Core i3-7100 | Ryzen 5 3500U | |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | no data |
| TDP | 51 W | no data |
Memory and PCI Express
| Core i3-7100 | Ryzen 5 3500U | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | DDR4-2133/2400 | no data |
| Memory channels | 2 | no data |
| Max memory | 64 GB | no data |
| PCI Express version | 3.0 | no data |
| PCIe lanes | 16 | no data |
Pros and cons
Core i3-7100
- 11% faster single core
Ryzen 5 3500U
- more cores: 4 vs 2
- more threads: 8 vs 4
- bigger L3 cache: 4 MB vs 3 MB
- newer: released in 2019
Other comparisons
Preliminary data: specs are still being checked against the manufacturer's website.
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