Key Differences
In short — Core i9-10900KF outperforms the cheaper Core i3-7100 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i9-10900KF is 1213 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-7100.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-7100
- Up to 89% cheaper than Core i9-10900KF - £46.27 vs £428.42
- Consumes up to 59% less energy than Intel Core i9-10900KF - 51 vs 125 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-10900KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i9-10900KF
- Performs up to 5% better in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt than Core i3-7100 - 173 vs 165 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-7100 - 20 vs 4 threads
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra+
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra+
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Single-Core
1247
70.73170731707317%
Multi-Core
2440
26.65501420144199%
Intel Core i3-7100 | vs | Intel Core i9-10900KF |
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Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Apr 30th, 2020 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i9 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Comet Lake |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 10 |
4 | Threads | 20 |
3.9 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.3 GHz |
51 W | TDP | 125 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
39.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
Intel HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |