The Core i3-9100 is the same performance gaming CPU as the Core i7-7700, however, it's a better value for money, as it's CA$98.39 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i3-9100
- Up to 38% cheaper – CA$161.61 vs CA$260.00
- A better value for money for gaming
Advantages of the Core i7-7700
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 4 threads
Core i3-9100 vs Core i7-7700 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-9100
Sep 1st, 2018
Average FPS
186
100%
Min 1% FPS
123
100%
Price, CA$
CA$161.61
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.86/FPS
100%
Core i7-7700
Jan 3rd, 2017
Average FPS
186
100%
Min 1% FPS
123
100%
Price, CA$
CA$260
62%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.39/FPS
62%
Core i3-9100 vs Core i7-7700 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 i3-9100 vs Core i7-7700 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-9100 vs Core i7-7700 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-9100
Sep 1st, 2018
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
6 MB
75%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
Core i7-7700
Jan 3rd, 2017
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-9100 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-7700 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Sep 1st, 2018 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
| $122.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| 65 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
| 4.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.2 GHz |
| 6 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2400 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2400 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | HD 630 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
