Key Differences
In short — Core i7-7700K outperforms the cheaper Core i3-9100 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-9100 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-7700K is 606 days older than the cheaper Core i3-9100.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7700K
- Performs up to 5% better in Far Cry 6 than Core i3-9100 - 126 vs 120 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-9100 - 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-9100
- Up to 56% cheaper than Core i7-7700K - CA$160.0 vs CA$359.88
- Up to 53% better value when playing Far Cry 6 than Core i7-7700K - CA$1.33 vs CA$2.86 per FPS
- Consumes up to 29% less energy than Intel Core i7-7700K - 65 vs 91 Watts
Far Cry 6
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
126
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.86/FPS
46%
Price, CA$
CA$359.88
44%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$359.88 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 14112 minutes ago
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2018
FPS
120
95%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.33/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$160
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$160 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 14112 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2018
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-7700K | vs | Intel Core i3-9100 |
---|---|---|
Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2018 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
4.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
4.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.2 GHz |
91 W | TDP | 65 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
42.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |