AMD Ryzen 5 2500X vs Intel Core i3-7102E

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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AMD Ryzen 5 2500X or AMD Ryzen 5 2500X – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD Ryzen 5 2500X features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2018 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 2500X, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
The Intel Core i3-7102E features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2017 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-7102E, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1440 socket.
AMD Ryzen 2000 Group Intel Core i 7000U
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
2 Generation 7
AMD Ryzen 5 2500X Name Intel Core i3-7102E
AMD Ryzen 5 Family Intel Core i3
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 5 2500X has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 2500X is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
The Intel Core i3-7102E has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-7102E is 2.1 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
4x Cores 2x
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
8 Threads 4
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
3.6 GHz Frequency 2.1 GHz
Yes Overclocking No
4 CPU Cores 2
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 5 2500X does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i3-7102E has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-7102E uses the Intel HD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- GPU (Turbo) 0.95 GHz
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 630
-- Direct X 12
-- GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
-- Technology 14 nm
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders 192
-- Execution units 24
-- Release date Q2/2016
-- Generation 9.5
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- AV1 No
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
-- VP8 Decode / Encode
-- JPEG Decode / Encode
-- VP9 Decode / Encode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR4-2400
2 Memory channels 2
46.9 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
64.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
Yes ECC Yes
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 95 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 25 W watts.
95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 25 W
95 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 5 2500X is manufactured using a 12 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i3-7102E is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
Pinnacle Ridge (Zen+) Architecture Kaby Lake U
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
AM4 (PGA 1331) Socket BGA 1440
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
12 nm Technology 14 nm
-- Release price 225 $
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Q2/2018 Release date Q1/2017
-- Part Number --
16.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d