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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i7-11390H vs Core 3 100U

The Core i7-11390H is slightly slower than the Core 3 100U on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 4% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 2 years and 7 months newer
Up to 4% better value for money

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

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Fortnite2017

Core i7-11390H

331FPS

Core 3 100U

331FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

211FPS

212FPS

597FPS

608FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i7-11390H

266FPS

Core 3 100U

276FPS

Valorant2020

Core i7-11390H

636FPS

Core 3 100U

645FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core i7-11390H

531FPS

Core 3 100U

533FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i7-11390H

666FPS

Core 3 100U

676FPS

Apex Legends2019

Core i7-11390H

369FPS

Core 3 100U

370FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core i7-11390H

47%

Core 3 100U

50%

Core 3 100U ranks 3 points higher.

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Core i7-11390H

Core 3 100U

Core 3 100U has 2 more cores.

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L3 Cachehelp

12 MB

10 MB

Core i7-11390H has 2 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i7-11390H

2.9 GHz

Core 3 100U

1.2 GHz

Core i7-11390H has a 142% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i7-11390H

5 GHz

Core 3 100U

4.7 GHz

Core i7-11390H boosts 6% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i7-11390H

28W

Core 3 100U

15W

Core 3 100U draws 13W less power.

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Core i7-11390H

Core 3 100U

Core i7-11390HCore 3 100U

Intel BGA 1449

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Intel BGA 1744

Tiger Lake-H

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Raptor Lake-U

Mobile

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Mobile

Iris XE 96EU

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UHD Graphics 64EU

3200 MHz (DDR4)

RAMhelp

3200 MHz (DDR4), 5200 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i7-11390H or Core 3 100U?expand_more

The Core 3 100U. It's 6% faster than the Core i7-11390H on average across 100+ games, scoring 50/100 vs 47/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core 3 100U than Core i7-11390H?expand_more

6% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i7-11390H or Core 3 100U?expand_more

The Core 3 100U is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core 3 100U worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 50/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i7-11390H and Core 3 100U?expand_more

Performance: Core i7-11390H scores 47/100, Core 3 100U scores 50/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i7-11390H or Core 3 100U 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 i7-11390H or Core 3 100U?expand_more

The Core 3 100U is the stronger pick at 50/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.