Athlon 3000G vs Core i3-7101E
Athlon 3000G
Core i3-7101E
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Athlon 3000G
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-7101E
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon 3000G | Core i3-7101E |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($60) | ✅ More affordable ($50) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen+ (2018−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon 3000G | Core i3-7101E |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+20%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($60) | ✅ More affordable ($50) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Athlon 3000G and Core i3-7101E
Athlon 3000G
The Athlon 3000G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 November 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 4,446 points. Launch price was $49.
Core i3-7101E
The Core i3-7101E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 54 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L-1600, DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 4,430 points. Launch price was $117.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon 3000G and Core i3-7101E share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Athlon 3000G versus 3.9 GHz on the Core i3-7101E — a 10.8% clock advantage for the Core i3-7101E (base: 3.5 GHz vs 3.9 GHz). The Athlon 3000G uses the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i3-7101E uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon 3000G scores 4,446 against the Core i3-7101E's 4,430 — a 0.4% lead for the Athlon 3000G. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 956 vs 1,250, a 26.7% lead for the Core i3-7101E that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Athlon 3000G vs 3 MB on the Core i3-7101E.
| Feature | Athlon 3000G | Core i3-7101E |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.9 GHz+11% |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.9 GHz+11% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total)+33% | 3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 512 kB |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Zen+ (2018−2019) | Kaby Lake (2016−2019) |
| PassMark | 4,446 | 4,430 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 1,800 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 956 | 1,250+31% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,970 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon 3000G uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-7101E uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 2666 on the Athlon 3000G versus DDR4-2400 on the Core i3-7101E — the Athlon 3000G supports 199.4% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 64 of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: AM4 (Athlon 3000G) and C236,C232,Q170,Q270 (Core i3-7101E).
| Feature | Athlon 3000G | Core i3-7101E |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 2666+66550% | DDR4-2400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 | 64 GB+104857500% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Only the Athlon 3000G has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: true (Athlon 3000G) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i3-7101E). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon Vega 3 Graphics (Athlon 3000G) and HD Graphics 630 (Core i3-7101E) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-7101E targets Embedded. Direct competitor: Athlon 3000G rivals Pentium Gold G6400; Core i3-7101E rivals Embedded Ryzen V1000.
| Feature | Athlon 3000G | Core i3-7101E |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon Vega 3 Graphics | HD Graphics 630 |
| Unlocked | Yes | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | true | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Embedded |
Value Analysis
The Athlon 3000G launched at $49 MSRP, while the Core i3-7101E debuted at $117. At current prices ($60 vs $50), the Core i3-7101E is $10 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon 3000G delivers 74.1 pts/$ vs 88.6 pts/$ for the Core i3-7101E — making the Core i3-7101E the 17.8% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon 3000G | Core i3-7101E |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $49-58% | $117 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $60 | $50-17% |
| Performance per Dollar | 74.1 | 88.6+20% |
| Release Date | 2019 | 2017 |
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