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Key Differences
In short — Core i7-7740X outperforms the more expensive Core i3-8100 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-7740X is 101 days older than the more expensive Core i3-8100.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7740X
- Performs up to 5% better in A Plague Tale: Requiem than Core i3-8100 - 135 vs 129 FPS
- Up to 19% cheaper than Core i3-8100 - $119.95 vs $148.0
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-8100 - 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-8100
- Consumes up to 42% less energy than Intel Core i7-7740X - 65 vs 112 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-7740X doesn't have integrated graphics
A Plague Tale: Requiem
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Intel Core i7-7740X X-Series Processor 4 Cores up to 4.50GHz Turbo Unlocked FCLGA2066 X299 Series 112W
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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
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1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i7-7740X
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Core i3-8100
Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i3-8100
Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017
Single-Core
1245
76.19339045287637%
Multi-Core
3405
64.52529846503695%
Intel Core i7-7740X | vs | Intel Core i3-8100 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Oct 5th, 2017 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
| Kaby Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
4.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
| 4.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
| 112 W | TDP | 65 W |
| 14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
43.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
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