The Core i3-2130 is at least 2x slower gaming CPU than the Core i7-8700. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i3-2130
The Core i7-8700 is better in every way
Advantages of the Core i7-8700
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 4 threads
Core i3-2130 vs Core i7-8700 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-2130
Sep 4th, 2011
Average FPS
168
89%
Min 1% FPS
113
90%
Price, CA$
Out of Stock
Value, CA$/FPS
Not Available
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Core i7-8700
Oct 5th, 2017
Average FPS
189
100%
Min 1% FPS
125
100%
Price, CA$
CA$265
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.4/FPS
100%
Core i3-2130 vs Core i7-8700 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-2130 vs Core i7-8700 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-2130 vs Core i7-8700 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-2130
Sep 4th, 2011
Cores
2-core
33%
L3 Cache
3 MB
25%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
50%
Core i7-8700
Oct 5th, 2017
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
94%
Turbo Frequency
4.6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-2130 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Sep 4th, 2011 | Release Date | Oct 5th, 2017 |
$138.00 | MSRP | $303.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| 65 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
| 2 | Cores | 6 |
| 4 | Threads | 12 |
3.4 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.2 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Frequency | 4.6 GHz |
| 3 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1333 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
