Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i3-7100 outperforms the more expensive Core i7-2700K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i3-7100 is 1898 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-2700K.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-2700K
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-7100 - 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-7100
- Performs up to 15% better in Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege than Core i7-2700K - 539 vs 468 FPS
- Up to 36% cheaper than Core i7-2700K - CA$118.88 vs CA$185.7
- Up to 45% better value when playing Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege than Core i7-2700K - CA$0.22 vs CA$0.4 per FPS
- Consumes up to 46% less energy than Intel Core i7-2700K - 51 vs 95 Watts
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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In Stock
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Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
539
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.22/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$118.88
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Oct 24th, 2011
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-2700K | vs | Intel Core i3-7100 |
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Oct 24th, 2011 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Kaby Lake |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
3.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
95 W | TDP | 51 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
35.0x | Multiplier | 39.0x |
Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |