The Core i3-10300 is a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-7700, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $77.49 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i3-10300
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
Advantages of the Core i7-7700
- Up to 43% cheaper – $102.50 vs $179.99
- A better value for money for gaming
Core i3-10300 vs Core i7-7700 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-10300
Apr 30th, 2020
Average FPS
189
100%
Min 1% FPS
125
100%
Price, $
$179.99
56%
Value, $/FPS
$0.95/FPS
58%
Core i7-7700
Jan 3rd, 2017
Average FPS
186
98%
Min 1% FPS
123
98%
Price, $
$102.5
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.55/FPS
100%
Core i3-10300 vs Core i7-7700 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-10300 vs Core i7-7700 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-10300 vs Core i7-7700 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-10300
Apr 30th, 2020
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i7-7700
Jan 3rd, 2017
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
4.2 GHz
95%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
90%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-10300 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-7700 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
| Not Available | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Comet Lake | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| 65 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
| 8 | Threads | 8 |
3.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
4.4 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.2 GHz |
| 8 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2400 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | HD 630 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
