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In short — Core i7-7700K outperforms the cheaper Core i3-7100 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-7100 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-7700K and the cheaper Core i3-7100 have been released at the same time.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7700K
- Performs up to 4% better in FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i3-7100 - 253 vs 244 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-7100 - 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-7100
- Up to 70% cheaper than Core i7-7700K - $70.0 vs $230.0
- Up to 68% better value when playing FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i7-7700K - $0.29 vs $0.91 per FPS
- Consumes up to 44% less energy than Intel Core i7-7700K - 51 vs 91 Watts
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Intel Core i7-7700K Desktop Processor 4 Cores up to 4.5 GHz Unlocked LGA 1151 100/200 Series 91W
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Intel Core i3-7100 7th Gen Core Desktop Processor 3M Cache,3.90 GHz (BX80677I37100)
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Core i7-7700K
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Core i3-7100
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-7700K | vs | Intel Core i3-7100 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
| Kaby Lake | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
4.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
| 4.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
| 91 W | TDP | 51 W |
| 14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
42.0x | Multiplier | 39.0x |
| HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
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