Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i3-7100 outperforms the more expensive Core i7-6850K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i3-7100 is 217 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-6850K.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-7100
- Up to 57% cheaper than Core i7-6850K - CA$132.99 vs CA$309.94
- Up to 57% better value when playing Sea of Thieves than Core i7-6850K - CA$0.58 vs CA$1.34 per FPS
- Consumes up to 64% less energy than Intel Core i7-6850K - 51 vs 140 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-6850K doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-6850K
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-7100 - 12 vs 4 threads
Sea of Thieves
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Mythical
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
231
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.58/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$132.99
100%
Value Winner
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Mythical
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-7100 | vs | Intel Core i7-6850K |
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Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | May 31st, 2016 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i7 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Broadwell E |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011-3 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 6 |
4 | Threads | 12 |
3.9 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
51 W | TDP | 140 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
39.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
Intel HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |