The Core i3-7100 is a much slower gaming CPU than the Core i5-7640X, however, it's a much better value for money, as it's $255.73 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i3-7100
- Up to 86% cheaper – $42.76 vs $298.49
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 54% less energy – 51 vs 112 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i5-7640X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Core i5-7640X
- A much faster CPU for gaming
Core i3-7100 vs Core i5-7640X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-7100
Jan 3rd, 2017
Average FPS
183
94%
Min 1% FPS
122
95%
Price, €
€42.76
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.23/FPS
100%
Core i5-7640X
Jun 26th, 2017
Average FPS
194
100%
Min 1% FPS
128
100%
Price, €
€298.49
14%
Value, €/FPS
€1.53/FPS
15%
Core i3-7100 vs Core i5-7640X in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-7100 vs Core i5-7640X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-7100 vs Core i5-7640X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-7100
Jan 3rd, 2017
Cores
2-core
50%
L3 Cache
3 MB
50%
Base Frequency
3.9 GHz
98%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
Core i5-7640X
Jun 26th, 2017
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
6 MB
100%
Base Frequency
4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-7100 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-7640X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Jun 26th, 2017 |
| Not Available | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
| Kaby Lake | Codename | Kaby Lake |
51 W | Power Consumption | 112 W |
| Performance | ||
| 2 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.9 GHz | Base Frequency | 4.0 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Frequency | 4.2 GHz |
| 3 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2400 MHz | RAM | DDR4 |
Intel HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
