intel
Brand2/4
Cores/Threads3.1GHz
Base Clock65W
TDPIntel Core i3-2100
intel
Brand4/8
Cores/Threads3.6GHz
Base Clock65W
TDPIntel Core i7-7700
Intel Core i3-2100
Intel Core i3-2100
$117 • Feb 2011
Intel Core i7-7700
$ • Jan 2017
Intel Core i7-7700
Specs Comparison
| Specification | Intel Core i3-2100 | Intel Core i7-7700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 2 | 4 |
| Threads | 4 | 8 |
| Base Clock | 3.1 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost Clock | N/A | 4.2 GHz |
| Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Multiplier | 31 X | 36 X |
| TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Memory Support | DDR3 | DDR4 |
| Cache L1 | 64 KB | 64 KB |
| Cache L2 | 0.25 MB | 0.25 MB |
| Cache L3 | 3.00 MB | 8.00 MB |
| Integrated GPU | Intel HD 2000 | HD 630 |
| Architecture | Core i3 (Sandy Bridge) | Core i7 (Kaby Lake) |
| Process Size | 32nm | 14nm |
| Socket | intel socket 1155 | intel socket 1151 |
| Foundry | Intel | Intel |
| Die Size | 131 mm² | N/A |
| PCI Express | Gen 2, 16 Lanes(CPU only) | Gen 3, 16 Lanes(CPU only) |
| Transistors | 504 million | N/A |
| Max Temperature | N/A | N/A |
Comparison in Tools
Cinebench R23
Industry-leading 3D rendering benchmark that measures real-world CPU processing power and performance
Single Core Performance
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Multi Core Performance
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Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
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Multi Core Performance
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PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
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Blender Benchmark
Measures CPU rendering speed in Blender, reported in frames per second (FPS). Higher FPS means faster completion of 3D rendering tasks.
Blender FPS
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Comparison in Games
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Intel Core i7-7700 Wins!
Based on 4 synthetic benchmarks
Intel Core i3-2100
INTEL • 2/4 • 3.1GHz
Intel Core i7-7700
INTEL • 4/8 • 3.6GHz
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