Key Differences
In short — Core i7-7740X outperforms the cheaper Core i3-6100 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-6100 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-7740X is 664 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-6100.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7740X
- Performs up to 5% better in Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 than Core i3-6100 - 192 vs 183 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-6100 - 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-6100
- Up to 61% cheaper than Core i7-7740X - €61.19 vs €155.88
- Up to 59% better value when playing Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 than Core i7-7740X - €0.33 vs €0.81 per FPS
- Consumes up to 54% less energy than Intel Core i7-7740X - 51 vs 112 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-7740X doesn't have integrated graphics
Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Extreme
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
FPS
192
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.81/FPS
40%
Price, €
€155.88
39%
FPS Winner
Buy for €155.88 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 7414 minutes ago
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2015
FPS
183
95%
Value, €/FPS
€0.33/FPS
100%
Price, €
€61.19
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €61.19 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 7414 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Extreme
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2015
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-7740X | vs | Intel Core i3-6100 |
---|---|---|
Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2015 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Skylake |
Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
4.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
4.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
112 W | TDP | 51 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
43.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 530 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |