Key Differences
In short — Core i7-9700K outperforms the cheaper Core i3-7300 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-7300 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-9700K is 654 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-7300.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-7300
- Up to 53% cheaper than Core i7-9700K - $129.0 vs $275.13
- Up to 51% better value when playing HITMAN 3 than Core i7-9700K - $0.65 vs $1.34 per FPS
- Consumes up to 46% less energy than Intel Core i7-9700K - 51 vs 95 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i7-9700K
- Performs up to 4% better in HITMAN 3 than Core i3-7300 - 205 vs 198 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-7300 - 8 vs 4 threads
HITMAN 3
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Buy for $129 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 8542 minutes ago
Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018
FPS
205
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.34/FPS
48%
Price, $
$275.13
46%
FPS Winner
Buy for $275.13 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 8543 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-7300 | vs | Intel Core i7-9700K |
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Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Oct 19th, 2018 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i7 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 8 |
4 | Threads | 8 |
4.0 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.9 GHz |
51 W | TDP | 95 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
40.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
Intel HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
No | Overclockable | Yes |