Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i3-8100 outperforms the more expensive Core i7-965 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i3-8100 is 3244 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-965.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-965
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-8100 - 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-8100
- Performs up to 55% better in FIFA 23 than Core i7-965 - 149 vs 96 FPS
- Up to 29% cheaper than Core i7-965 - €47.0 vs €66.63
- Up to 54% better value when playing FIFA 23 than Core i7-965 - €0.32 vs €0.69 per FPS
- Consumes up to 50% less energy than Intel Core i7-965 - 65 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-965 doesn't have integrated graphics
FIFA 23
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017
FPS
149
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.32/FPS
100%
Price, €
€47
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Nov 17th, 2008
Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-965 | vs | Intel Core i3-8100 |
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Nov 17th, 2008 | Release Date | Oct 5th, 2017 |
Core i7 Extreme | Collection | Core i3 |
Bloomfield | Codename | Coffee Lake |
Intel Socket 1366 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
3.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
130 W | TDP | 65 W |
45 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
24.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |