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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i3-8100 vs Core i7-4770

The Core i3-8100 is slightly faster than the Core i7-4770 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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$89.08View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 1% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 4 years and 5 months newer
Up to 167% cheaper – $89.08 vs $312
Up to 169% better value for money

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Up to 167% more expensive – $312 vs $89.08

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

Resolution

Quality

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Elden Ring2022

Core i3-8100

150FPS

Core i7-4770

150FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i3-8100

325FPS

Core i7-4770

325FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i3-8100

197FPS

Core i7-4770

196FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i3-8100

217FPS

Core i7-4770

217FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i3-8100

201FPS

Core i7-4770

201FPS

Valorant2020

Core i3-8100

576FPS

Core i7-4770

575FPS

Apex Legends2019

Core i3-8100

365FPS

Core i7-4770

365FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i3-8100

604FPS

Core i7-4770

603FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

Scorehelp

Core i3-8100

24%

Core i7-4770

24%

Similar overall gaming performance.

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Threadshelp

Core i7-4770 has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i3-8100

6 MB

Core i7-4770

8 MB

Core i7-4770 has 2 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i3-8100

3.6 GHz

Core i7-4770

3.4 GHz

Core i3-8100 has a 6% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i3-8100

Core i7-4770

3.9 GHz

TDPhelp

Core i3-8100

65W

Core i7-4770

84W

Core i3-8100 draws 19W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i3-8100

$89.08

Core i7-4770

Core i3-8100Core i7-4770

LGA1151

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LGA1150

Coffee Lake

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Haswell

Desktop

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Desktop

UHD Graphics 630

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Intel HD 4600

2400 MHz (DDR4)

RAMhelp

1600 MHz (DDR3)

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i3-8100 or Core i7-4770?expand_more

Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or platform compatibility.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i3-8100 or Core i7-4770?expand_more

They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i3-8100 and Core i7-4770?expand_more

Performance: Core i3-8100 scores 24/100, Core i7-4770 scores 24/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i3-8100 or Core i7-4770 bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i3-8100 or Core i7-4770?expand_more

Both are solid choices. Compare your current CPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.