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AvailabilityMSRP in USD: $312
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MSRP in USD: $312
Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i3-10100 outperforms the more expensive Core i7-4790 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i3-10100 is 2191 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-4790.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-10100
- Performs up to 6% better in HITMAN 2 than Core i7-4790 - 145 vs 137 FPS
- Up to 31% cheaper than Core i7-4790 - $92.73 vs $135.0
- Up to 35% better value when playing HITMAN 2 than Core i7-4790 - $0.64 vs $0.99 per FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i7-4790
- Consumes up to 12% less energy than Intel Core i3-10100 - 84 vs 95 Watts
HITMAN 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i3-10100
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
FPS
145
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.64/FPS
100%
Price, $
$92.73
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Intel Core i3-10100 Desktop Processor 4 Cores up to 4.3 GHz LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 65W, Model Number: BX8070110100
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Intel Core i7-4790 Processor - BX80646I74790
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i3-10100
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
Core i7-4790
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-10100 | vs | Intel Core i7-4790 |
|---|---|---|
Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | May 1st, 2014 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Comet Lake | Codename | Haswell |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
| 8 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
4.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.0 GHz |
| 95 W | TDP | 84 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
| 36.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
| UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4600 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
Builds Using Core i3-10100 or Core i7-4790
HITMAN 2, 1920 x 1080, Ultra
57 FPS
$8.56/FPS
GeForce GTX 1650
Core i3-10100
8 GB, 500 GB SSD
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$487.67
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63 FPS
$15.87/FPS
GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER
Core i3-10100
8 GB, N/A Storage
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$999.99
In Stock
57 FPS
$17.37/FPS
GeForce GTX 1650
Core i3-10100
16 GB, 500 GB SSD
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$990.29
In Stock
57 FPS
$19.55/FPS
GeForce GTX 1650
Core i3-10100
16 GB, 500 GB SSD
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$1,114.29
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44 FPS
$7.95/FPS
GeForce GT 1030
Core i3-10100
8 GB, 240 GB SSD + 1 TB HDD
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$349.99
In Stock
57 FPS
$12.81/FPS
GeForce GTX 1650
Core i3-10100
16 GB, 2 TB SSD
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$729.99
In Stock
63 FPS
$24.11/FPS
GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER
Core i3-10100
64 GB, 4 TB SSD
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$1,519
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