Key Differences
In short — Core i9-7940X outperforms Core i3-7100 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i9-7940X is 241 days newer than Core i3-7100.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-7940X
- Performs up to 1% better in Deathloop than Core i3-7100 - 177 vs 176 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-7100 - 28 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-7100
- Consumes up to 69% less energy than Intel Core i9-7940X - 51 vs 165 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-7940X doesn't have integrated graphics
Deathloop
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2017
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Single-Core
1247
91.02189781021897%
Multi-Core
2440
24.5893379018442%
Intel Core i9-7940X | vs | Intel Core i3-7100 |
---|---|---|
Sep 1st, 2017 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i3 |
Skylake | Codename | Kaby Lake |
Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
14 | Cores | 2 |
28 | Threads | 4 |
3.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
4.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
165 W | TDP | 51 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
31.0x | Multiplier | 39.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |