Key Differences
In short — Core i9-10940X outperforms the cheaper Core i3-7100 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-7100 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-10940X is 1019 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-7100.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-10940X
- Performs up to 4% better in Assassin's Creed Valhalla than Core i3-7100 - 179 vs 172 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-7100 - 28 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-7100
- Up to 96% cheaper than Core i9-10940X - €44.87 vs €1138.18
- Up to 96% better value when playing Assassin's Creed Valhalla than Core i9-10940X - €0.26 vs €6.36 per FPS
- Consumes up to 69% less energy than Intel Core i9-10940X - 51 vs 165 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-10940X doesn't have integrated graphics
Assassin's Creed Valhalla
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Desktop • Oct 19th, 2019
FPS
179
100%
Value, €/FPS
€6.36/FPS
4%
Price, €
€1138.18
3%
FPS Winner
Buy for €1,138.18 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 18446 minutes ago
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
172
96%
Value, €/FPS
€0.26/FPS
100%
Price, €
€44.87
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €44.87 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 18446 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Desktop • Oct 19th, 2019
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-10940X | vs | Intel Core i3-7100 |
---|---|---|
Oct 19th, 2019 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
Core i9 Extreme | Collection | Core i3 |
Cascade Lake | Codename | Kaby Lake |
Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
14 | Cores | 2 |
28 | Threads | 4 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
4.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
165 W | TDP | 51 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 39.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |