Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 4-core AM4
be quiet!
40 Overall Score
vs
Intel Core i3 7100 2-core LGA 1151
Intel
48 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 4-core AM4
No customer feedback yet
Intel Core i3 7100 2-core LGA 1151
72 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews
Most buyers are happy with the CPU's performance and price, especially for custom builds. However, there is confusion about whether a heatsink/fan is included, with one buyer disappointed it wasn't. Overall, it's a good value for those who know what they're getting.
Pros
- Fast 4-core processor
- Low power 53 watt
- Great price
- Overclocking potential
- Good for custom builds
Cons
- No heatsink/fan included
- OEM packaging unclear
- Extra cost for cooler
Performance 4
Value for money 3
Cooling included 4
Power consumption 1
Overclocking 1
Packaging clarity 1
Scores
Budget
Efficiency
Gaming
Productivity
Server
Ai Llm
Specifications
| Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 | Intel Core i3 7100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | Intel |
| Series | Ryzen 3 | Core i3 |
| Model | 1200 | 7100 |
| Codename | Zen | Kaby Lake |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 14 | 14 |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 4★ | 2 |
| P-cores | 4★ | — |
| Threads | 4 | 4 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 2★ | 0.5 |
| L3 Cache | 8★ | 3 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | — | 2★ |
| Max Memory | — | 64★ |
| ECC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | AM4 | LGA 1151 |
| PCIe | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
| TDP | 270 | 51★ |
| Max Turbo Power | — | 100★ |
| Unlocked | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | — | Intel HD Graphics 630 |
Pros & Cons
Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 4-core AM4
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong affordability (76th percentile)
- Below average efficiency (27th percentile)
Intel Core i3 7100 2-core LGA 1151
- Strong affordability (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong social proof (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong platform (75th percentile)
- Strong single thread (65th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (21st percentile)
Pricing
Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 4-core AM40.440score per dollar
vs
Intel Core i3 7100 2-core LGA 11511.642score per dollar
Intel Core i3 7100 2-core LGA 1151 offers 3.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Intel Core i3 7100
Scores 48 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 7 of 27 specs.
