The Core i9-7900X is the same performance gaming CPU as the Core i3-10100, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's €433.87 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-7900X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-10100
- Up to 82% cheaper – €96.79 vs €530.66
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 32% less energy – 95 vs 140 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i9-7900X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i9-7900X vs Core i3-10100 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-7900X
Jun 26th, 2017
Average FPS
187
100%
Min 1% FPS
124
100%
Price, €
€530.66
18%
Value, €/FPS
€2.83/FPS
18%
Core i3-10100
Apr 30th, 2020
Average FPS
186
99%
Min 1% FPS
124
100%
Price, €
€96.79
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.52/FPS
100%
Core i9-7900X vs Core i3-10100 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 i9-7900X vs Core i3-10100 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-7900X vs Core i3-10100 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-7900X
Jun 26th, 2017
Cores
10-core
100%
L3 Cache
14 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
92%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i3-10100
Apr 30th, 2020
Cores
4-core
40%
L3 Cache
6 MB
43%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-7900X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-10100 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Apr 30th, 2020 |
| $999.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
| Skylake-E/EP | Codename | Comet Lake |
| 140 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
10 | Cores | 4 |
20 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
| 4.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.3 GHz |
14 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
