Key Differences
In short — Core i9-9980XE 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 i9-9980XE is 654 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-7100.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-9980XE
- Performs up to 1% better in Dead Space than Core i3-7100 - 151 vs 150 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-7100 - 36 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-7100
- Up to 92% cheaper than Core i9-9980XE - CA$132.99 vs CA$1649.99
- Up to 92% better value when playing Dead Space than Core i9-9980XE - CA$0.89 vs CA$10.93 per FPS
- Consumes up to 69% less energy than Intel Core i9-9980XE - 51 vs 165 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-9980XE doesn't have integrated graphics
Dead Space
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018
FPS
151
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$10.93/FPS
8%
Price, CA$
CA$1649.99
8%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$1,649.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 187 minutes ago
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
150
99%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.89/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$132.99
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$132.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 188 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 i9-9980XE | vs | Intel Core i3-7100 |
---|---|---|
Oct 19th, 2018 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
Core i9 Extreme | Collection | Core i3 |
Skylake | Codename | Kaby Lake |
Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
18 | Cores | 2 |
36 | Threads | 4 |
3.0 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
4.4 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
165 W | TDP | 51 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
30.0x | Multiplier | 39.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |