AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 8-core AM5
Intel Core i3 10105F 4-core LGA 1200
What Buyers Say
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 8-core AM5
The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is overwhelmingly praised for its exceptional gaming performance, with many users reporting massive FPS gains and smoother gameplay compared to previous CPUs. It is also noted for its power efficiency and ease of cooling, though some mention the need for a BIOS update and the lack of a cooler in the box. A few negative reviews highlight platform issues and one user experienced persistent stuttering, but the overall sentiment is highly positive.
Pros
- Exceptional gaming performance
- Power efficient
- Easy to cool
- Smooth frame rates
- Great value for gamers
Cons
- No cooler included
- Requires BIOS update
- Platform upgrade cost
- Not for heavy productivity
- Limited overclocking
Intel Core i3 10105F 4-core LGA 1200
The Intel Core i3-10105F is praised as an excellent budget CPU, delivering strong performance for its price. Users highlight its speed, low power consumption, and gaming capability, though some wish it were unlocked for overclocking. A few Q&A answers note that it lacks an integrated cooler and is more suited to basic tasks than high-end gaming.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Fast performance for an i3
- Low power and heat
- Good gaming FPS boost
- Included heatsink and fan
Cons
- Locked multiplier (no overclocking)
- No integrated cooler in some packages
- Limited for high-end gaming
Scores
Specifications
| AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D | Intel Core i3 10105F | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Series | Ryzen 7 | Core i3 |
| Model | 7800X3D | 10105F |
| Codename | Zen 4 | Comet Lake |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 5★ | 14 |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 8★ | 4 |
| P-cores | 8★ | 4 |
| Threads | 16★ | 8 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 8★ | 1 |
| L3 Cache | 96★ | 6 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Max Memory | ||
| ECC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | AM5 | LGA 1200 |
| PCIe | 5.0 | 3.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 28★ | 16 |
| TDP | 120 | 65★ |
| Unlocked | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | AMD Radeon Graphics | None |
Pros & Cons
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 8-core AM5
- Strong feature (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong platform (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong single thread (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average affordability (32nd percentile)
Intel Core i3 10105F 4-core LGA 1200
- Strong affordability (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong single thread (75th percentile)
- Strong feature (70th percentile)
Pricing
Intel Core i3 10105F 4-core LGA 1200 offers 2.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 15 of 26 specs.