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In short, we have a clear winner — Core i3-7100 outperforms the more expensive Core i7-950 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i3-7100 is 2772 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-950.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-950
- 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 4% better in ARK: Survival Evolved than Core i7-950 - 121 vs 116 FPS
- Up to 30% cheaper than Core i7-950 - $70.0 vs $100.0
- Up to 33% better value when playing ARK: Survival Evolved than Core i7-950 - $0.58 vs $0.86 per FPS
- Consumes up to 61% less energy than Intel Core i7-950 - 51 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-950 doesn't have integrated graphics
ARK: Survival Evolved
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1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Intel Core i7-950 3.06 GHz 8 MB Cache Socket LGA1366 Processor
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Core i3-7100
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
121
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.58/FPS
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$70
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FPS and Value Winner
Intel Core i3-7100 7th Gen Core Desktop Processor 3M Cache,3.90 GHz (BX80677I37100)
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TOP 5 Games
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1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Core i7-950
Desktop • Jun 2nd, 2009
Core i3-7100
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-950 | vs | Intel Core i3-7100 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 2nd, 2009 | 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 |
| 3.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
| 3.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
| 130 W | TDP | 51 W |
| 45 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
| 23.0x | Multiplier | 39.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 630 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
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