Key Differences
In short — Core i9-11900K 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 i9-11900K is 1533 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-7100.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-11900K
- Performs up to 14% better in Watch Dogs: Legion than Core i3-7100 - 159 vs 139 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-7100 - 16 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-7100
- Up to 70% cheaper than Core i9-11900K - CA$118.88 vs CA$400.0
- Up to 66% better value when playing Watch Dogs: Legion than Core i9-11900K - CA$0.86 vs CA$2.52 per FPS
- Consumes up to 59% less energy than Intel Core i9-11900K - 51 vs 125 Watts
Watch Dogs: Legion
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021
FPS
159
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.52/FPS
34%
Price, CA$
CA$400
29%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$400 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 15738 minutes ago
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
139
87%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.86/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$118.88
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$118.88 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 15738 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-11900K | vs | Intel Core i3-7100 |
---|---|---|
Mar 16th, 2021 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i3 |
Rocket Lake | Codename | Kaby Lake |
Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
8 | Cores | 2 |
16 | Threads | 4 |
3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
5.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
125 W | TDP | 51 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
35.0x | Multiplier | 39.0x |
UHD Graphics 750 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |