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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i7-860 vs Core i3-7100

The Core i7-860 is quite a bit slower than the Core i3-7100 on average across 100+ games and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's $69.95 more expensive!

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$59.99View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 81% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 7 years and 5 months newer

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

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Quality

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Overwatch 22023

Core i7-860

524FPS

Core i3-7100

518FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i7-860

124FPS

Core i3-7100

204FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i7-860

328FPS

Core i3-7100

326FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i7-860

186FPS

Core i3-7100

202FPS

Valorant2020

Core i7-860

539FPS

Core i3-7100

581FPS

Minecraft2011

574FPS

609FPS

369FPS

514FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i7-860

Core i3-7100

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core i7-860

Core i3-7100

24%

Core i3-7100 ranks 20 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i7-860

Core i3-7100

Core i7-860 has 2 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i7-860

Core i3-7100

Core i7-860 has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i7-860

8 MB

Core i3-7100

3 MB

Core i7-860 has 5 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i7-860

2.8 GHz

Core i3-7100

3.9 GHz

Core i3-7100 has a 39% higher base clock.

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3.466 GHz

TDPhelp

95W

51W

Core i3-7100 draws 44W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i7-860

$129.94

Core i3-7100

$59.99

Core i3-7100 is $69.95 cheaper.

Core i7-860Core i3-7100

LGA1156

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LGA1151

Lynnfield

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Kaby Lake

Desktop

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Desktop

No Integrated Graphics

Integrated GPUhelp

Intel HD 630

DDR3

RAMhelp

2400 MHz (DDR4)

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i7-860 or Core i3-7100?expand_more

The Core i3-7100. It's 500% faster than the Core i7-860 on average across 100+ games, scoring 24/100 vs 4/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i3-7100 than Core i7-860?expand_more

500% 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 i7-860 or Core i3-7100?expand_more

The Core i3-7100 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i3-7100 worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 24/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i7-860 and Core i3-7100?expand_more

Performance: Core i7-860 scores 4/100, Core i3-7100 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 i7-860 or Core i3-7100 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 i7-860 or Core i3-7100?expand_more

The Core i3-7100 is the stronger pick at 24/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.