Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i3-7100 outperforms the more expensive Core i7-980X on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i3-7100 is 2485 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-980X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-980X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-7100 - 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-7100
- Performs up to 5% better in Apex Legends than Core i7-980X - 274 vs 260 FPS
- Up to 58% cheaper than Core i7-980X - $45.33 vs $108.23
- Up to 61% better value when playing Apex Legends than Core i7-980X - $0.18 vs $0.46 per FPS
- Consumes up to 61% less energy than Intel Core i7-980X - 51 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-980X doesn't have integrated graphics
Apex Legends
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
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Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
274
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.18/FPS
100%
Price, €
€50.32
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Mar 16th, 2010
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-980X | vs | Intel Core i3-7100 |
---|---|---|
Mar 16th, 2010 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
Gulftown | Codename | Kaby Lake |
Intel Socket 1366 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 2 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
3.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
130 W | TDP | 51 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
25.0x | Multiplier | 39.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |