Key Differences
In short — Core i7-5960X outperforms Core i3-7100 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-5960X is 855 days older than Core i3-7100.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-5960X
- Performs up to 5% better in Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition than Core i3-7100 - 207 vs 198 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-7100 - 16 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-7100
- Consumes up to 64% less energy than Intel Core i7-5960X - 51 vs 140 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-5960X doesn't have integrated graphics
Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition
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Desktop • Sep 1st, 2014
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Single-Core
1247
97.8806907378336%
Multi-Core
2440
33.022059818649346%
Intel Core i7-5960X | vs | Intel Core i3-7100 |
---|---|---|
Sep 1st, 2014 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
Haswell E | Codename | Kaby Lake |
Intel Socket 2011-3 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
8 | Cores | 2 |
16 | Threads | 4 |
3.0 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
3.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
140 W | TDP | 51 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
30.0x | Multiplier | 39.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |