Key Differences
In short — Core i3-7100 outperforms the more expensive Core i7-930 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-7100 is 2501 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-930.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-930
- 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 20% better in Grand Theft Auto V than Core i7-930 - 126 vs 105 FPS
- Up to 55% cheaper than Core i7-930 - $65.0 vs $144.95
- Consumes up to 61% less energy than Intel Core i7-930 - 51 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-930 doesn't have integrated graphics
Grand Theft Auto V
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
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Desktop • Feb 28th, 2010
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Feb 28th, 2010
Single-Core
416
33.360064153969525%
Multi-Core
1424
58.36065573770492%
Intel Core i7-930 | vs | Intel Core i3-7100 |
---|---|---|
Feb 28th, 2010 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
Bloomfield | Codename | Kaby Lake |
Intel Socket 1366 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
2.8 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
3.1 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
130 W | TDP | 51 W |
45 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
21.0x | Multiplier | 39.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 630 |
No | Overclockable | No |