Key Differences
In short — Core i7-9700K 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 i7-9700K is 654 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-7100.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-9700K
- Performs up to 2% better in The Outer Worlds than Core i3-7100 - 207 vs 203 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-7100 - 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-7100
- Up to 71% cheaper than Core i7-9700K - CA$91.88 vs CA$317.88
- Up to 71% better value when playing The Outer Worlds than Core i7-9700K - CA$0.45 vs CA$1.54 per FPS
- Consumes up to 46% less energy than Intel Core i7-9700K - 51 vs 95 Watts
The Outer Worlds
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018
FPS
207
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.54/FPS
29%
Price, CA$
CA$317.88
28%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$317.88 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 159 minutes ago
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
203
98%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.45/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$91.88
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$91.88 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 159 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-9700K | vs | Intel Core i3-7100 |
---|---|---|
Oct 19th, 2018 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
Coffee Lake | Codename | Kaby Lake |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
8 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
95 W | TDP | 51 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
36.0x | Multiplier | 39.0x |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |