The Core i7-860 is at least 2x slower gaming CPU than the Core i3-7100. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i7-860
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-7100
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 46% less energy – 51 vs 95 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i7-860 vs Core i3-7100 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-860
Sep 8th, 2009
Average FPS
167
91%
Min 1% FPS
112
92%
Price, $
Out of Stock
Value, $/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
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 i7-860 vs Core i3-7100 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
Ultra
1920x1080
+2
139
Average FPS
153
Average FPS
Ultra
1920x1080
+3
435
Average FPS
530
Average FPS
High
1920x1080
+3
580
Average FPS
659
Average FPS
High Quality
1920x1080
649
Average FPS
688
Average FPS
Very High
1920x1080
88
Average FPS
165
Average FPS
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-860 vs Core i3-7100 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-860 vs Core i3-7100 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-860
Sep 8th, 2009
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.8 GHz
72%
Turbo Frequency
3.46 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
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%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-860 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-7100 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Sep 8th, 2009 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
| Not Available | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1156 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Lynnfield | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| 95 W | Power Consumption | 51 W |
| Performance | ||
4 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
| 2.8 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.9 GHz |
| 3.5 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
8 MB | L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 | RAM | DDR4 @ 2400 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 630 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
