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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i7-7700 vs Core i3-8100

The Core i7-7700 is slightly faster than the Core i3-8100 on average across 100+ games. However, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $250.95 more expensive!

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CPU

$349.95View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 12% faster on average across 100+ games

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$99.00View CPUAll CPUs

Is 9 months newer
Available for $99.00

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

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Fortnite2017

Core i7-7700

327FPS

Core i3-8100

325FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i7-7700

220FPS

Core i3-8100

217FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i7-7700

217FPS

Core i3-8100

196FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i7-7700

204FPS

Core i3-8100

201FPS

Valorant2020

Core i7-7700

592FPS

Core i3-8100

575FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i7-7700

620FPS

Core i3-8100

603FPS

Overwatch 22023

520FPS

518FPS

534FPS

504FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core i7-7700

29%

Core i3-8100

24%

Core i7-7700 ranks 5 points higher.

Coreshelp

Threadshelp

Core i7-7700 has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i7-7700

8 MB

Core i3-8100

6 MB

Core i7-7700 has 2 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i7-7700

3.6 GHz

Core i3-8100

3.6 GHz

Turbo Frequencyhelp

4.2 GHz

TDPhelp

65W

65W

Pricehelp

Core i7-7700

$349.95

Core i3-8100

$99.00

Core i3-8100 is $250.95 cheaper.

Core i7-7700Core i3-8100

LGA1151

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LGA1151

Kaby Lake

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Coffee Lake

Desktop

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Desktop

HD 630

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UHD Graphics 630

2400 MHz (DDR4)

RAMhelp

2400 MHz (DDR4)

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i7-7700 or Core i3-8100?expand_more

The Core i7-7700. It's 21% faster than the Core i3-8100 on average across 100+ games, scoring 29/100 vs 24/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i7-7700 than Core i3-8100?expand_more

21% 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 i7-7700 or Core i3-8100?expand_more

The Core i7-7700 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i7-7700 worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 29/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i7-7700 and Core i3-8100?expand_more

Performance: Core i7-7700 scores 29/100, Core i3-8100 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 i7-7700 or Core i3-8100 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 i7-7700 or Core i3-8100?expand_more

The Core i7-7700 is the stronger pick at 29/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.