The Core i3-7100 is a slightly slower gaming CPU than the Core i9-7940X. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i3-7100
- Consumes up to 69% less energy – 51 vs 165 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i9-7940X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Core i9-7940X
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 28 vs 4 threads
Core i3-7100 vs Core i9-7940X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-7100
Jan 3rd, 2017
Average FPS
183
98%
Min 1% FPS
122
98%
Price, CA$
CA$67.34
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.36/FPS
100%
Core i9-7940X
Sep 1st, 2017
Average FPS
187
100%
Min 1% FPS
124
100%
Price, CA$
Out of Stock
Value, CA$/FPS
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Core i3-7100 vs Core i9-7940X in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-7100 vs Core i9-7940X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-7100 vs Core i9-7940X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-7100
Jan 3rd, 2017
Cores
2-core
14%
L3 Cache
3 MB
16%
Base Frequency
3.9 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
90%
Core i9-7940X
Sep 1st, 2017
Cores
14-core
100%
L3 Cache
19.25 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
79%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-7100 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i9-7940X |
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General | ||
Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2017 |
Not Available | MSRP | $1,399.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Skylake |
51 W | Power Consumption | 165 W |
Performance | ||
2 | Cores | 14 |
4 | Threads | 28 |
3.9 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.1 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Frequency | 4.3 GHz |
3 MB | L3 Cache | 19.25 MB |
Other Features | ||
DDR4 @ 2400 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
Intel HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | No |
No | Overclockable | Yes |