Key Differences
In short — Core i3-7100 outperforms Core i7-860 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-7100 is 2674 days newer than Core i7-860.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-860
- 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 13% better in Need For Speed Unbound than Core i7-860 - 138 vs 122 FPS
- Consumes up to 46% less energy than Intel Core i7-860 - 51 vs 95 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-860 doesn't have integrated graphics
Need For Speed Unbound
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Sep 8th, 2009
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Sep 8th, 2009
Single-Core
446
35.76583801122695%
Multi-Core
1463
59.959016393442624%
Intel Core i7-860 | vs | Intel Core i3-7100 |
---|---|---|
Sep 8th, 2009 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
Lynnfield | Codename | Kaby Lake |
Intel Socket 1156 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
2.8 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
3.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
95 W | TDP | 51 W |
45 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
21.0x | Multiplier | 39.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 630 |
No | Overclockable | No |