Key Differences
In short — Core i3-7100 outperforms Core i7-940XM on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-7100 is 2389 days newer than Core i7-940XM.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-940XM
- 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 5% better in Forza Horizon 5 than Core i7-940XM - 170 vs 162 FPS
- Consumes up to 7% less energy than Intel Core i7-940XM - 51 vs 55 Watts
Forza Horizon 5
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Max
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
170
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.41/FPS
100%
Price, $
$70
100%
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Max
Mobile • Jun 20th, 2010
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-940XM | vs | Intel Core i3-7100 |
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Jun 20th, 2010 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
Core i7 Extreme | Collection | Core i3 |
Clarksfield | Codename | Kaby Lake |
Intel Socket G1 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
2.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
3.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
55 W | TDP | 51 W |
45 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
16.0x | Multiplier | 39.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |