The Core i3-7100 is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-875K and it's also a much better value for money, as it's $150.02 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i3-7100
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Up to 86% cheaper – $24.00 vs $174.02
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 46% less energy – 51 vs 95 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i7-875K
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 4 threads
Core i3-7100 vs Core i7-875K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-7100
Jan 3rd, 2017
Average FPS
183
100%
Min 1% FPS
122
100%
Price, $
$24
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.13/FPS
100%
Core i7-875K
May 30th, 2010
Average FPS
168
92%
Min 1% FPS
113
93%
Price, $
$174.02
13%
Value, $/FPS
$1.03/FPS
13%
Core i3-7100 vs Core i7-875K in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
Very High
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High
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+1
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Epic
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Average FPS
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Ultra
1920x1080
+2
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Very High
1920x1080
+2
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-7100 vs Core i7-875K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-7100 vs Core i7-875K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-7100
Jan 3rd, 2017
Cores
2-core
50%
L3 Cache
3 MB
38%
Base Frequency
3.9 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
Core i7-875K
May 30th, 2010
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.93 GHz
75%
Turbo Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
56%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-7100 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-875K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | May 30th, 2010 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $353.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
| Kaby Lake | Codename | Lynnfield |
51 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
| 2 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 8 |
3.9 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.9 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
| 3 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2400 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1333 MHz |
Intel HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
