Key Differences
In short — Core i7-10700KF outperforms the cheaper Core i3-7100 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-7100 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-10700KF is 1213 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-7100.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-7100
- Up to 67% cheaper than Core i7-10700KF - $70.0 vs $208.99
- Up to 62% better value when playing Starfield than Core i7-10700KF - $1.25 vs $3.32 per FPS
- Consumes up to 59% less energy than Intel Core i7-10700KF - 51 vs 125 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-10700KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-10700KF
- Performs up to 12% better in Starfield than Core i3-7100 - 63 vs 56 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-7100 - 16 vs 4 threads
Starfield
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
FPS
63
100%
Value, $/FPS
$3.32/FPS
37%
Price, $
$208.99
33%
FPS Winner
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-7100 | vs | Intel Core i7-10700KF |
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Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Apr 30th, 2020 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i7 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Comet Lake |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 8 |
4 | Threads | 16 |
3.9 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.1 GHz |
51 W | TDP | 125 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
39.0x | Multiplier | 38.0x |
Intel HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |