Key Differences
In short — Core i7-7740X outperforms Core i3-7100 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-7740X is 174 days newer than Core i3-7100.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7740X
- Performs up to 2% better in Monster Hunter: World than Core i3-7100 - 260 vs 255 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-7100 - 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-7100
- Consumes up to 54% less energy than Intel Core i7-7740X - 51 vs 112 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-7740X doesn't have integrated graphics
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Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
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Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Single-Core
1247
76.31578947368422%
Multi-Core
2440
46.238393026340724%
Intel Core i7-7740X | vs | Intel Core i3-7100 |
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Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Kaby Lake |
Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
4.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
4.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
112 W | TDP | 51 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
43.0x | Multiplier | 39.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |