Key Differences
In short — Core i7-14700KF 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 i7-14700KF is 2478 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-7100.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-7100
- Up to 82% cheaper than Core i7-14700KF - $70.0 vs $378.99
- Up to 76% better value when playing Valorant than Core i7-14700KF - $0.09 vs $0.38 per FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-14700KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-14700KF
- Performs up to 30% better in Valorant than Core i3-7100 - 986 vs 758 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-7100 - 28 vs 4 threads
Valorant
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
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In Stock
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Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023
FPS
986
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.38/FPS
23%
Price, $
$378.99
18%
FPS Winner
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-7100 | vs | Intel Core i7-14700KF |
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Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Oct 17th, 2023 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i7 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Raptor Lake |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 20 |
4 | Threads | 28 |
3.9 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.6 GHz |
51 W | TDP | Not Available |
14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
39.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
Intel HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |