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Core i3-10100 vs Core i9-7900X

Core i3-10100 vs Core i9-7900X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

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Intel Core i3-10100

3.6 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i3-10100 Logo
Intel Core I3-10100 Processor, 3.6GHz LGA 1200 BX8070110100 *

Buy for 59.66 on Amazon

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Updated 208 minutes ago

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Intel Core i9-7900X

3.3 GHz | 10-core

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Intel Core i9-7900X X-Series Processor 10 Cores up to 4.3 GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 140W

Buy for 263.77 on Amazon

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Updated 208 minutes ago

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Intel Core i3-10100

3.6 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i3-10100 Logo
Intel Core I3-10100 Processor, 3.6GHz LGA 1200 BX8070110100 *

Buy for 59.66 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 208 minutes ago

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Intel Core i9-7900X

3.3 GHz | 10-core

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Intel Core i9-7900X X-Series Processor 10 Cores up to 4.3 GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 140W

Buy for 263.77 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 208 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i3-10100 outperforms the more expensive Core i9-7900X on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i3-10100 is 1039 days newer than the more expensive Core i9-7900X.

Advantages of Intel Core i3-10100

  • Up to 77% cheaper than Core i9-7900X - $53.75 vs $237.63
  • Up to 78% better value when playing Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands than Core i9-7900X - $0.31 vs $1.39 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i9-7900X - 95 vs 140 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-7900X doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Intel Core i9-7900X

  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-10100 - 20 vs 8 threads
This is a free version of Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands.
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands

Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i3-10100 Logo
Core i3-10100

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


FPS

190

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.31/FPS

100%

Price, €

€59.66

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core I3-10100 Processor, 3.6GHz LGA 1200 BX8070110100 *

Buy for 59.66 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 208 minutes ago

Intel Core i9-7900X Logo
Core i9-7900X

Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017


FPS

190

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.39/FPS

22.302158273381295%

Price, €

€263.77

22%

Intel Core i9-7900X X-Series Processor 10 Cores up to 4.3 GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 140W

Buy for 263.77 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 208 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i3-10100 Logo
Core i3-10100

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020

Intel Core i9-7900X Logo
Core i9-7900X

Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i3-10100 Logo
Core i3-10100

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


Single-Core

1426

100%

Multi-Core

4215

48.001366586949096%

Intel Core i9-7900X Logo
Core i9-7900X

Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017


Single-Core

1422

99.71949509116409%

Multi-Core

8781

100%

Intel Core i3-10100

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Intel Core i9-7900X

Apr 30th, 2020
Release DateJun 26th, 2017
Core i3CollectionCore i9
Comet LakeCodenameSkylake-E/EP
Intel Socket 1200SocketIntel Socket 2066
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
10
8Threads
20
3.6 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.3 GHz
4.3 GHzTurbo Clock Speed4.3 GHz
95 W
TDP140 W
14 nmProcess Size14 nm
36.0x
Multiplier33.0x
UHD Graphics 630
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

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