Key Differences
In short — Core i7-9700K outperforms the cheaper Core i3-10100 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-10100 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-9700K is 559 days older than the cheaper Core i3-10100.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-10100
- Up to 66% cheaper than Core i7-9700K - $93.74 vs $275.13
- Up to 65% better value when playing Saints Row than Core i7-9700K - $0.58 vs $1.66 per FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i7-9700K
- Performs up to 2% better in Saints Row than Core i3-10100 - 166 vs 162 FPS
Saints Row
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
FPS
162
97%
Value, $/FPS
$0.58/FPS
100%
Price, $
$93.74
100%
Value Winner
Buy for $93.74 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 8190 minutes ago
Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018
FPS
166
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.66/FPS
34%
Price, $
$275.13
34%
FPS Winner
Buy for $275.13 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 8190 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-10100 | vs | Intel Core i7-9700K |
---|---|---|
Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Oct 19th, 2018 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i7 |
Comet Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 8 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
4.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.9 GHz |
95 W | TDP | 95 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
36.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
No | Overclockable | Yes |