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Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i3-7100 outperforms the more expensive Core i7-3820 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i3-7100 is 1786 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-3820.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-7100
- Performs up to 58% better in Diablo IV than Core i7-3820 - 175 vs 111 FPS
- Up to 78% cheaper than Core i7-3820 - $70.0 vs $319.88
- Up to 86% better value when playing Diablo IV than Core i7-3820 - $0.4 vs $2.88 per FPS
- Consumes up to 61% less energy than Intel Core i7-3820 - 51 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3820 doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3820
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-7100 - 8 vs 4 threads
Diablo IV
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i3-7100
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
175
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.4/FPS
100%
Price, $
$70
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Intel Core i3-7100 7th Gen Core Desktop Processor 3M Cache,3.90 GHz (BX80677I37100)
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Intel Core i7-3820 Quad-Core Processor 3.6 GHz 10 MB Cache LGA 2011 - BX80619I73820
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1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i3-7100
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Core i7-3820
Desktop • Feb 13th, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-7100 | vs | Intel Core i7-3820 |
|---|---|---|
Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Feb 13th, 2012 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Kaby Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge E |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 8 |
3.9 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
51 W | TDP | 130 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
39.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
Intel HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
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