Core i3-7100 vs FX-6300: which is better

Intel Core i3-7100 (desktop, 2017) against AMD FX-6300 (desktop, 2012): benchmarks, games, specs and current prices.

Key differences

Core i3-7100 is 2% faster in multi-threaded work (PassMark 4,314 vs 4,233).
Core i3-7100 is 53% faster per core.
Core i3-7100 is $119 cheaper ($31 vs $150).
Core i3-7100 gives 399% more performance per dollar.
Core i3-7100 has a lower TDP: 51 W vs 95 W.
Different sockets (LGA1151 and AM3+): they need different motherboards.

Open the full duel

	Core i3-7100	FX-6300
Overall score	6.0	5.9
PassMark CPU Mark	4,314	4,233
Single-thread rating	2,269	1,487
US price	from $31	from $150
Cores	2	6
Threads	4	6
Base clock	3.9 GHz	3.5 GHz
Max boost	3.9 GHz	4.1 GHz
L3 cache	3 MB	8 MB
TDP	51 W	95 W
Max power	51 W	95 W
Memory	DDR4 / DDR3L	DDR3
Memory speed	2400 MT/s	1866 MT/s
PCI Express	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 2.0
Socket	LGA1151	AM3+
Process	14 nm (Intel)	32 nm (GlobalFoundries)
Architecture	Kaby Lake	Piledriver
Series	7th Gen Core	FX
Release year	2017	2012
Integrated graphics	HD Graphics 630	none

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