Key Differences
In short — Core i3-7100 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 i3-7100 is 2969 days newer than Core i7-940.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-940
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-7100 - 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-7100
- Performs up to 88% better in Diablo IV than Core i7-940 - 175 vs 93 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
Diablo IV
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
175
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.63/FPS
100%
Price, €
€110.82
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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In Stock
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Nov 17th, 2008
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-940 | vs | Intel Core i3-7100 |
---|---|---|
Nov 17th, 2008 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
Bloomfield | Codename | Kaby Lake |
Intel Socket 1366 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
2.9 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
3.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
130 W | TDP | 51 W |
45 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
22.0x | Multiplier | 39.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 630 |
No | Overclockable | No |