Key Differences
In short — Core i3-6100 outperforms Core i7-940 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-6100 is 2479 days newer than Core i7-940.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-940
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-6100 - 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-6100
- Performs up to 11% better in Far Cry 5 than Core i7-940 - 203 vs 183 FPS
- Consumes up to 61% less energy than Intel Core i7-940 - 51 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-940 doesn't have integrated graphics
Far Cry 5
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
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Desktop • Nov 17th, 2008
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2015
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Nov 17th, 2008
Single-Core
447
37.437185929648244%
Multi-Core
1532
65.58219178082192%
Intel Core i7-940 | vs | Intel Core i3-6100 |
---|---|---|
Nov 17th, 2008 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2015 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
Bloomfield | Codename | Skylake |
Intel Socket 1366 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
2.9 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
3.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
130 W | TDP | 51 W |
45 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
22.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 530 |
No | Overclockable | No |