AMD Ryzen 5 1600X Unlocked vs Intel Core i3 2100 Legacy Series

The AMD Ryzen 5 1600X and the Intel Core i3 2100 are decent CPUs at their respective price points, but don't manage to stand out from their direct competitors in any meaningful way. We suggest that you also look at some alternatives that can be found for around $330 or $180.

If you're still interested in learning a bit more about the AMD Ryzen 5 1600X and the Intel Core i3 2100, however, read on for a summary of what we could gather about them:

The AMD Ryzen 5 1600X hasn't managed to earn a top spot in any roundups from sources that conduct trustworthy hands-on testing. Nevertheless, reviewers from sites, such as Techradar, PCmag, Tech Advisor, and TechSpot all gave it a spot on their list.

As for the Intel Core i3 2100 - Techradar, a source that conducts reliable hands-on testing, has featured it in its Intel Core i3 2100 review roundup. However, it didn't make it to any of the top spots.

When we thoroughly analyzed their review scores, we learned that all of the sources that tested both CPUs, including Techradar, preferred the AMD Ryzen 5 1600X over the Intel Core i3 2100.

We also took a look at which sources they managed to impress the most. The AMD Ryzen 5 1600X was liked best by Techradar, which gave it a score of 10, while the Intel Core i3 2100 got its highest, 6, score from Techradar.