Key Differences
In short — Core i3-7100 outperforms the cheaper Core i7-965 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-7100 is 2969 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-965.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-7100
- Performs up to 11% better in Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition than Core i7-965 - 198 vs 179 FPS
- Consumes up to 61% less energy than Intel Core i7-965 - 51 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-965 doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-965
- Up to 54% cheaper than Core i3-7100 - €66.63 vs €145.22
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-7100 - 8 vs 4 threads
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Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Desktop • Nov 17th, 2008
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Nov 17th, 2008
Single-Core
485
38.893344025661584%
Multi-Core
1683
68.97540983606557%
Intel Core i3-7100 | vs | Intel Core i7-965 |
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Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Nov 17th, 2008 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i7 Extreme |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Bloomfield |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1366 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 8 |
3.9 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
51 W | TDP | 130 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 45 nm |
39.0x | Multiplier | 24.0x |
Intel HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |