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Key Differences
In short — Core i3-8100 outperforms Core i7-2960XM on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-8100 is 2223 days newer than Core i7-2960XM.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-2960XM
- Consumes up to 15% less energy than Intel Core i3-8100 - 55 vs 65 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-8100 - 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-8100
- Performs up to 4% better in World of Tanks than Core i7-2960XM - 528 vs 507 FPS
World of Tanks
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i3-8100
Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017
FPS
528
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.21/FPS
100%
Price, $
$110
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Intel Core i3-8100 Desktop Processor 4 Cores up to 3.6 GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i7-2960XM
Mobile • Sep 4th, 2011
Core i3-8100
Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-2960XM | vs | Intel Core i3-8100 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 4th, 2011 | Release Date | Oct 5th, 2017 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| Intel Socket G2 (988B) | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
| 2.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
| 3.7 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
55 W | TDP | 65 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
| 27.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
| Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
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