The Core i3-7300 is a slightly slower gaming CPU than the Core i3-9100, however, it's a much better value for money, as it's $34.63 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i3-7300
- Up to 41% cheaper – $50.79 vs $85.42
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 22% less energy – 51 vs 65 Watts
Advantages of the Core i3-9100
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
Core i3-7300 vs Core i3-9100 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-7300
Jan 3rd, 2017
Average FPS
185
99%
Min 1% FPS
123
100%
Price, €
€50.79
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.27/FPS
100%
Core i3-9100
Sep 1st, 2018
Average FPS
186
100%
Min 1% FPS
123
100%
Price, €
€85.42
59%
Value, €/FPS
€0.45/FPS
60%
Core i3-7300 vs Core i3-9100 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 i3-7300 vs Core i3-9100 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-7300 vs Core i3-9100 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-7300
Jan 3rd, 2017
Cores
2-core
50%
L3 Cache
4 MB
67%
Base Frequency
4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
Core i3-9100
Sep 1st, 2018
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
6 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
90%
Turbo Frequency
4.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-7300 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-9100 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2018 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $122.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Kaby Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
51 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
| 2 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
4.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Frequency | 4.2 GHz |
| 4 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2400 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2400 MHz |
| Intel HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
