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In short — Core i3-7100 outperforms Core i7-2960XM on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-7100 is 1948 days newer than Core i7-2960XM.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-2960XM
- 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 22% better in Dirt 5 than Core i7-2960XM - 174 vs 143 FPS
- Consumes up to 7% less energy than Intel Core i7-2960XM - 51 vs 55 Watts
Dirt 5
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Core i3-7100
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
174
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.45/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$78.62
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Intel BX80677I37100 7th Generation Core i3-7100 Processor
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Core i7-2960XM
Mobile • Sep 4th, 2011
Core i3-7100
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-2960XM | vs | Intel Core i3-7100 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 4th, 2011 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| Intel Socket G2 (988B) | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
| 2.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
| 3.7 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
| 55 W | TDP | 51 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
| 27.0x | Multiplier | 39.0x |
| Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
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