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Key Differences
In short — Core i7-8700 outperforms the cheaper Core i3-2100 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-8700 is 2507 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-2100.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-8700
- Performs up to 3100% better in Cities: Skylines II than Core i3-2100 - 32 vs 1 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-2100 - 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-2100
- Up to 78% cheaper than Core i7-8700 - €113.23 vs €512.45
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-8700 doesn't have integrated graphics
Cities: Skylines II
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Intel CM8068403358316 - CORE I7-8700 1151 VASSOIO
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Intel Processore Core i3-2100 presa 1155 (3100 MHz, L2/L3 cache)
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Core i7-8700
Desktop • Jan 1st, 2018
Core i3-2100
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i3-2100
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
Single-Core
466
30.799735624586916%
Multi-Core
954
16.155800169348012%
Intel Core i7-8700 | vs | Intel Core i3-2100 |
|---|---|---|
Jan 1st, 2018 | Release Date | Feb 20th, 2011 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 2 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.1 GHz |
| 4.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
| 65 W | TDP | 65 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 31.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
Builds Using Core i7-8700 or Core i3-2100
Cities: Skylines II, 1920 x 1080, High
1 FPS
€1098.55/FPS
GeForce RTX 3070
Core i7-8700
32 GB, N/A Storage
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1 FPS
€799.99/FPS
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Core i7-8700
32 GB, N/A Storage
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€995.55/FPS
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Core i7-8700
16 GB, N/A Storage
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