How do the scores compare?

AMD Ryzen 3 3100 scores 31.9/100 overall; Intel Core i7-8700 scores 35/100. AMD Ryzen 3 3100 wins 9 individual spec rows, Intel Core i7-8700 wins 9.

What are the main differences between the AMD Ryzen 3 3100 and the Intel Core i7-8700?

AMD Ryzen 3 3100 advantages: 100% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 64 GB; 50% lower process: 7 nm vs 14 nm; 50% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 24 vs 16; 33% higher L2 cache: 2 MB vs 2 MB; 33% higher L3 cache: 16 MB vs 12 MB; Lower launch price: $99 vs $303. Intel Core i7-8700 advantages: Stronger Single-core score: 35 vs 30; Stronger Multi-core score: 33 vs 29; 50% higher cores: 6 vs 4; 50% higher Performance cores: 6 vs 4; 50% higher threads: 12 vs 8.

Which is cheaper: AMD Ryzen 3 3100 or Intel Core i7-8700?

AMD Ryzen 3 3100 launched cheaper at $99, versus $303 for the Intel Core i7-8700.

AMD Ryzen 3 3100 vs Intel Core i7-8700

AMD

AMD Ryzen 3 3100

$99

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i7-8700

$303

29.7Single-core35.3

28.7Multi-core33.3

40.5Gaming37.9

9 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 3 31009 spec wins — Intel Core i7-8700

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i7-8700 wins this desktop processor face-off, 35 to 31.9, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+6) and Multi-core (+5). AMD Ryzen 3 3100 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 3 3100

100% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 64 GB
50% lower process: 7 nm vs 14 nm
50% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 24 vs 16
33% higher L2 cache: 2 MB vs 2 MB
33% higher L3 cache: 16 MB vs 12 MB
Lower launch price: $99 vs $303

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-8700

Stronger Single-core score: 35 vs 30
Stronger Multi-core score: 33 vs 29
50% higher cores: 6 vs 4
50% higher Performance cores: 6 vs 4
50% higher threads: 12 vs 8

General

General comparison: AMD Ryzen 3 3100 versus Intel Core i7-8700
Spec	AMD Ryzen 3 3100	Intel Core i7-8700
Announced	2020	2017
Socket	AM4	LGA1151-v2
Process	7 nm+50%	14 nm
Base TDP	65 W	65 W
Max turbo power	88 W	—
Unlocked multiplier	Yes	No
Cooler included	Yes	Yes

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: AMD Ryzen 3 3100 versus Intel Core i7-8700
Spec	AMD Ryzen 3 3100	Intel Core i7-8700
Cores	4	6+50%
Performance cores	4	6+50%
Efficiency cores	0	0
Threads	8	12+50%
Base clock	3.6 GHz+12%	3.2 GHz
Boost clock	3.9 GHz	4.6 GHz+18%
L2 cache	2 MB+33%	2 MB
L3 cache	16 MB+33%	12 MB

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: AMD Ryzen 3 3100 versus Intel Core i7-8700
Spec	AMD Ryzen 3 3100	Intel Core i7-8700
iGPU	—	Intel UHD Graphics 630
iGPU clock	—	1,200 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: AMD Ryzen 3 3100 versus Intel Core i7-8700
Spec	AMD Ryzen 3 3100	Intel Core i7-8700
Memory support	DDR4-3200	DDR4-2666
Max memory	128 GB+100%	64 GB
Memory channels	2	2

Platform

Platform comparison: AMD Ryzen 3 3100 versus Intel Core i7-8700
Spec	AMD Ryzen 3 3100	Intel Core i7-8700
PCIe version	4+33%	3
CPU PCIe lanes	24+50%	16

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: AMD Ryzen 3 3100 versus Intel Core i7-8700
Spec	AMD Ryzen 3 3100	Intel Core i7-8700
Geekbench 6 (single)	1,300Top 77%	1,500+15%Top 65%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	4,300Top 83%	6,400+49%Top 65%
Cinebench R23 (single)	1,140Top 76%	1,230+8%Top 68%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	5,800Top 80%	8,400+45%Top 68%
PassMark	11,800Top 75%	13,000+10%Top 71%

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