Key Differences
In short — Core i9-7900X 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 i9-7900X is 174 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-7100.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-7100
- Up to 65% cheaper than Core i9-7900X - €122.66 vs €352.66
- Consumes up to 64% less energy than Intel Core i9-7900X - 51 vs 140 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-7900X doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i9-7900X
- Performs up to 1% better in Mass Effect: Andromeda than Core i3-7100 - 217 vs 214 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-7100 - 20 vs 4 threads
Mass Effect: Andromeda
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 • Jun 26th, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Single-Core
1247
87.69338959212376%
Multi-Core
2440
27.78726796492427%
Intel Core i3-7100 | vs | Intel Core i9-7900X |
---|---|---|
Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Jun 26th, 2017 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i9 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Skylake-E/EP |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 10 |
4 | Threads | 20 |
3.9 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.3 GHz |
51 W | TDP | 140 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
39.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
Intel HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |