Key Differences
In short — Core i9-7960X 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 i9-7960X is 241 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-7100.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-7960X
- Performs up to 0% better in The Outer Worlds than Core i3-7100 - 204 vs 203 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-7100 - 32 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-7100
- Up to 79% cheaper than Core i9-7960X - CA$106.99 vs CA$510.99
- Up to 79% better value when playing The Outer Worlds than Core i9-7960X - CA$0.53 vs CA$2.5 per FPS
- Consumes up to 69% less energy than Intel Core i9-7960X - 51 vs 165 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-7960X doesn't have integrated graphics
The Outer Worlds
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2017
FPS
204
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.5/FPS
21%
Price, CA$
CA$510.99
20%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$510.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 28 minutes ago
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
203
99%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.53/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$106.99
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$106.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 28 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2017
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-7960X | vs | Intel Core i3-7100 |
---|---|---|
Sep 1st, 2017 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i3 |
Skylake | Codename | Kaby Lake |
Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
16 | Cores | 2 |
32 | Threads | 4 |
2.8 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
4.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
165 W | TDP | 51 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
28.0x | Multiplier | 39.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |