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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i3-7100 vs Ryzen 5 8500G

The Core i3-7100 is quite a bit slower than the Ryzen 5 8500G on average across 100+ games. However, it's a better value for money, as it's $90.01 cheaper!

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Up to 83% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 7 years and 1 month newer
Available for $150.00

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Valorant2020

Core i3-7100

577FPS

Ryzen 5 8500G

734FPS

League of Legends2009

199FPS

360FPS

507FPS

697FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i3-7100

325FPS

Ryzen 5 8500G

330FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i3-7100

201FPS

Ryzen 5 8500G

220FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core i3-7100

518FPS

Ryzen 5 8500G

557FPS

Apex Legends2019

Core i3-7100

365FPS

Ryzen 5 8500G

381FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i3-7100

605FPS

Ryzen 5 8500G

769FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

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Core i3-7100

25%

Ryzen 5 8500G

67%

Ryzen 5 8500G ranks 42 points higher.

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Core i3-7100

Ryzen 5 8500G

Ryzen 5 8500G has 4 more cores.

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Core i3-7100

Ryzen 5 8500G

Ryzen 5 8500G has 8 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i3-7100

3 MB

Ryzen 5 8500G

16 MB

Ryzen 5 8500G has 13 MB more L3 cache.

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Core i3-7100

3.9 GHz

Ryzen 5 8500G

3.5 GHz

Core i3-7100 has a 11% higher base clock.

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Core i3-7100

Ryzen 5 8500G

5 GHz

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Core i3-7100

51W

Ryzen 5 8500G

65W

Core i3-7100 draws 14W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i3-7100

$59.99

Ryzen 5 8500G

$150.00

Core i3-7100 is $90.01 cheaper.

Core i3-7100Ryzen 5 8500G

LGA1151

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AM5

Kaby Lake

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Phoenix2

Desktop

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Mobile

Intel HD 630

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Radeon 740M

2400 MHz (DDR4)

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5200 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i3-7100 or Ryzen 5 8500G?expand_more

The Ryzen 5 8500G. It's 168% faster than the Core i3-7100 on average across 100+ games, scoring 67/100 vs 25/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Ryzen 5 8500G than Core i3-7100?expand_more

168% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i3-7100 or Ryzen 5 8500G?expand_more

The Ryzen 5 8500G is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Ryzen 5 8500G worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 67/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i3-7100 and Ryzen 5 8500G?expand_more

Performance: Core i3-7100 scores 25/100, Ryzen 5 8500G scores 67/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i3-7100 or Ryzen 5 8500G bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i3-7100 or Ryzen 5 8500G?expand_more

The Ryzen 5 8500G is the stronger pick at 67/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.