Ryzen 7 7800X3D vs Core i3-1115G4E

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i3-1115G4E offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D versus 3.9 GHz on the Core i3-1115G4E — a 24.7% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D (base: 4.4 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture (5 nm), while the Core i3-1115G4E uses Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D scores 34,293 against the Core i3-1115G4E's 5,231 — a 147.1% lead for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,700 vs 1,506, a 56.8% lead for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 96 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i3-1115G4E.

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core i3-1115G4E uses FCBGA1449 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5200 on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D versus DDR4-3200 on the Core i3-1115G4E — the Ryzen 7 7800X3D supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 28 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) vs 4 (Core i3-1115G4E) — the Ryzen 7 7800X3D offers 24 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Only the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i3-1115G4E). Both include integrated graphics — AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core) (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) and UHD Graphics for 11th Gen (48 EU) (Core i3-1115G4E) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 7800X3D targets Gaming, Core i3-1115G4E targets Embedded. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 7800X3D rivals Intel Core i7-14700K; Core i3-1115G4E rivals Ryzen Embedded V2516.

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D launched at $449 MSRP, while the Core i3-1115G4E debuted at $213. At current prices ($384 vs $47), the Core i3-1115G4E is $337 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 7 7800X3D delivers 89.3 pts/$ vs 111.3 pts/$ for the Core i3-1115G4E — making the Core i3-1115G4E the 21.9% better value option.