The Core i3-8100 is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-950 and it's also a much better value for money, as it's only $14.85 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i3-8100
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 50% less energy – 65 vs 130 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i7-950
- Up to 15% cheaper – $84.15 vs $99.00
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 4 threads
Core i3-8100 vs Core i7-950 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-8100 vs Core i7-950 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
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-8100 vs Core i7-950 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-8100 vs Core i7-950 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-8100
Oct 5th, 2017
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
6 MB
75%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
Core i7-950
Jun 2nd, 2009
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.07 GHz
85%
Turbo Frequency
3.33 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-8100 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-950 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Oct 5th, 2017 | Release Date | Jun 2nd, 2009 |
| $117.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1366 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Bloomfield |
65 W | Power Consumption | 130 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 8 |
3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.1 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
| 6 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2400 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | No |
