The Core i3-7100 is at least 2x slower gaming CPU than the Core i7-13700KF, however, it's a much better value for money, as it's CA$471.33 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i3-7100
- Up to 87% cheaper – CA$68.66 vs CA$539.99
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 59% less energy – 51 vs 125 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i7-13700KF
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 24 vs 4 threads
Core i3-7100 vs Core i7-13700KF for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-7100
Jan 3rd, 2017
Average FPS
183
84%
Min 1% FPS
122
85%
Price, CA$
CA$68.66
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.37/FPS
100%
Core i7-13700KF
Sep 27th, 2022
Average FPS
219
100%
Min 1% FPS
144
100%
Price, CA$
CA$539.99
12%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.46/FPS
15%
Core i3-7100 vs Core i7-13700KF in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-7100 vs Core i7-13700KF in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-7100 vs Core i7-13700KF in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-7100
Jan 3rd, 2017
Cores
2-core
12%
L3 Cache
3 MB
10%
Base Frequency
3.9 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
43%
Core i7-13700KF
Sep 27th, 2022
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
30 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
87%
Turbo Frequency
5.4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5600 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-7100 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-13700KF |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Sep 27th, 2022 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $384.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
| Kaby Lake | Codename | Raptor Lake |
51 W | Power Consumption | 125 W |
| Performance | ||
| 2 | Cores | 16 |
| 4 | Threads | 24 |
3.9 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Frequency | 5.4 GHz |
| 3 MB | L3 Cache | 30 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2400 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 5600 MHz |
Intel HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
