Key Differences
In short — Core i3-8100 outperforms Core i7-720QM on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-8100 is 2934 days newer than Core i7-720QM.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-720QM
- Consumes up to 31% less energy than Intel Core i3-8100 - 45 vs 65 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i3-8100
- Performs up to 22% better in Grand Theft Auto V than Core i7-720QM - 126 vs 103 FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-720QM doesn't have integrated graphics
Grand Theft Auto V
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017
FPS
126
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.87/FPS
100%
Price, $
$110
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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In Stock
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Mobile • Sep 23rd, 2009
Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-720QM | vs | Intel Core i3-8100 |
---|---|---|
Sep 23rd, 2009 | Release Date | Oct 5th, 2017 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
Clarksfield | Codename | Coffee Lake |
Intel Socket G1 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
1.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
2.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
45 W | TDP | 65 W |
45 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
12.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
No | Overclockable | No |