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Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i3-7100 outperforms the more expensive Core i7-2600 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i3-7100 is 2186 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-2600.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-2600
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-7100 - 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-7100
- Performs up to 6% better in F1 22 than Core i7-2600 - 272 vs 256 FPS
- Up to 56% cheaper than Core i7-2600 - $65.0 vs $147.76
- Up to 59% better value when playing F1 22 than Core i7-2600 - $0.24 vs $0.58 per FPS
- Consumes up to 46% less energy than Intel Core i7-2600 - 51 vs 95 Watts
F1 22
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Intel BX80623I72600 Core i7-2600 Quad-Core Processor 3.4 GHz 8 MB Cache LGA 1155
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Core i3-7100
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
272
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.24/FPS
100%
Price, $
$65
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Intel Core i3-7100 7th Gen Core Desktop Processor 3M Cache,3.90 GHz (BX80677I37100)
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Core i7-2600
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Core i3-7100
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-2600 | vs | Intel Core i3-7100 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 9th, 2011 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
| 3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
| 95 W | TDP | 51 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
| 34.0x | Multiplier | 39.0x |
| Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 630 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
Builds Using Core i7-2600 or Core i3-7100
F1 22, 1920 x 1080, Ultra High
40 FPS
$22.5/FPS
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Core i7-2600
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