Key Differences
In short — Core i7-7700 outperforms the cheaper Core i3-7100 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-7100 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-7700 and the cheaper Core i3-7100 have been released at the same time.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-7100
- Up to 18% cheaper than Core i7-7700 - CA$193.88 vs CA$237.71
- Up to 16% better value when playing Overwatch 2 than Core i7-7700 - CA$0.57 vs CA$0.68 per FPS
- Consumes up to 22% less energy than Intel Core i7-7700 - 51 vs 65 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7700
- Performs up to 1% better in Overwatch 2 than Core i3-7100 - 348 vs 343 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-7100 - 8 vs 4 threads
Overwatch 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
343
98%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.57/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$193.88
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$193.88 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 12129 minutes ago
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
348
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.68/FPS
83%
Price, CA$
CA$237.71
81%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$237.71 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 12129 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-7100 | vs | Intel Core i7-7700 |
---|---|---|
Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i7 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Kaby Lake |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 8 |
3.9 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.2 GHz |
51 W | TDP | 65 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
39.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
Intel HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | HD 630 |
No | Overclockable | No |