Intel Core i3-8100 VS Intel Core i7-7700K
intel
Brand4/4
Cores/Threads3.6GHz
Base Clock65W
TDPIntel Core i3-8100
VS
intel
Brand4/8
Cores/Threads4.2GHz
Base Clock91W
TDPIntel Core i7-7700K
Intel Core i3-8100
4/4 Cores 3.6GHz N/A Oct 2017
Intel Core i3-8100
N/A • Oct 2017
VS
Intel Core i7-7700K
$ • Jan 2017
Intel Core i7-7700K
4/8 Cores 4.2GHz Jan 2017
Specs Comparison
| Specification | Intel Core i3-8100 | Intel Core i7-7700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Threads | 4 | 8 |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz | 4.2 GHz |
| Boost Clock | N/A | 4.5 GHz |
| Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Multiplier | 36 X | 42 X |
| TDP | 65 W | 91 W |
| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Cache L1 | 64 KB | 64 KB |
| Cache L2 | 0.25 MB | 0.25 MB |
| Cache L3 | 6.00 MB | 8.00 MB |
| Integrated GPU | UHD Graphics 630 | HD 630 |
| Architecture | Core i3 (Coffee Lake) | Core i7 (Kaby Lake) |
| Process Size | 14nm | 14nm |
| Socket | intel socket 1151 | intel socket 1151 |
| Foundry | Intel | Intel |
| Die Size | 126 mm² | N/A |
| PCI Express | Gen 3, 16 Lanes(CPU only) | Gen 3, 16 Lanes(CPU only) |
| Transistors | N/A | N/A |
| Max Temperature | 100°C | N/A |
Comparison in Tools
Cinebench R23
Industry-leading 3D rendering benchmark that measures real-world CPU processing power and performance
Single Core Performance
936
Intel Core i3-8100
1216 (+30%)
Intel Core i7-7700K
Multi Core Performance
3607
Intel Core i3-8100
5902 (+64%)
Intel Core i7-7700K
Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
1240
Intel Core i3-8100
1516 (+22%)
Intel Core i7-7700K
Multi Core Performance
3692
Intel Core i3-8100
5290 (+43%)
Intel Core i7-7700K
PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
6134
Intel Core i3-8100
9656 (+57%)
Intel Core i7-7700K
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
48.14 FPS
Intel Core i3-8100
85.49 FPS (+78%)
Intel Core i7-7700K
Comparison in Games (60 benchmarks)
Onimusha: Way of the Sword
8 2026 • Action, Adventure, RPG CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
1080p
| ultra
Intel Core i7-7700K (+7%)
MAX 131 FPS
MIN 118 FPS
Intel Core i3-8100
MAX 122 FPS
MIN 104 FPS
1080p
| ultra
| fsr balanced
Intel Core i7-7700K (+7%)
MAX 131 FPS
MIN 118 FPS
Intel Core i3-8100
MAX 122 FPS
MIN 104 FPS
1080p
| ultra
| dlss balanced
Intel Core i7-7700K (+7%)
MAX 131 FPS
MIN 118 FPS
Intel Core i3-8100
MAX 122 FPS
MIN 104 FPS
Winner
Loser
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy
7 2026 • Action, Adventure Asobo Studio
1080p
| ultra
| dlss balanced
| Patch: v1.0 | Old Hardware
Intel Core i7-7700K (+41%)
MAX 107 FPS
MIN 92 FPS
Intel Core i3-8100
MAX 76 FPS
MIN 65 FPS
1080p
| ultra
| Patch: v1.0 | Old Hardware
Intel Core i7-7700K (+41%)
MAX 107 FPS
MIN 92 FPS
Intel Core i3-8100
MAX 76 FPS
MIN 65 FPS
1080p
| ultra
| fsr balanced
| Patch: v1.0 | Old Hardware
Intel Core i7-7700K (+41%)
MAX 107 FPS
MIN 92 FPS
Intel Core i3-8100
MAX 76 FPS
MIN 65 FPS
Winner
Loser
The Sinking City 2
7.5 2026 • Action, Adventure Frogwares
1080p
| ultra
| Patch: v1.0 | Old Hardware
Intel Core i7-7700K (+0%)
MAX 54 FPS
MIN 46 FPS
Intel Core i3-8100 (+0%)
MAX 54 FPS
MIN 46 FPS
Winner
Loser
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced
8 2026 • Action, Adventure Ubisoft Singapore, Ubisoft Barcelona, Ubisoft Bordeaux, Ubisoft Belgrade, Ubisoft Chengdu, Ubisoft India, Ubisoft Kyiv, Ubisoft Montpellier, Ubisoft Philippines, Ubisoft Quebec, Ubisoft Shanghai
1080p
| high
| Patch: v1.0 | Old Hardware
Intel Core i7-7700K (+13%)
MAX 70 FPS
MIN 63 FPS
Intel Core i3-8100
MAX 62 FPS
MIN 57 FPS
1080p
| high
| dlss balanced
| Patch: v1.0 | Old Hardware
Intel Core i7-7700K (+13%)
MAX 70 FPS
MIN 63 FPS
Intel Core i3-8100
MAX 62 FPS
MIN 57 FPS
1080p
| high
| fsr balanced
| Patch: v1.0 | Old Hardware
Intel Core i7-7700K (+13%)
MAX 70 FPS
MIN 63 FPS
Intel Core i3-8100
MAX 62 FPS
MIN 57 FPS
Winner
Loser
007 First Light
8 2026 • Action, Adventure IO Interactive A/S
1080p
| high
| Patch: v1.0 | Old Hardware
Intel Core i7-7700K (+29%)
MAX 89 FPS
MIN 75 FPS
Intel Core i3-8100
MAX 69 FPS
MIN 60 FPS
1080p
| high
| fsr balanced
| Patch: v1.0 | Old Hardware
Intel Core i7-7700K (+29%)
MAX 89 FPS
MIN 75 FPS
Intel Core i3-8100
MAX 69 FPS
MIN 60 FPS
1080p
| high
| dlss balanced
| Patch: v1.0 | Old Hardware
Intel Core i7-7700K (+29%)
MAX 89 FPS
MIN 75 FPS
Intel Core i3-8100
MAX 69 FPS
MIN 60 FPS
Winner
Loser
DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH
8 2026 • Action, Adventure KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS, Nixxes Software
1080p
| high
Intel Core i7-7700K (+33%)
MAX 52 FPS
MIN 44 FPS
Intel Core i3-8100
MAX 39 FPS
MIN 32 FPS
1080p
| high
| fsr balanced
Intel Core i7-7700K (+33%)
MAX 52 FPS
MIN 44 FPS
Intel Core i3-8100
MAX 39 FPS
MIN 32 FPS
Winner
Loser
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It's a Tie!
Based on 59 benchmarks across 54 games
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Intel Core i3-8100
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Intel Core i7-7700K
Intel Core i3-8100
INTEL • 4/4 • 3.6GHz
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Wins
0
Avg FPS
88
Min FPS
0%
Win Rate
Intel Core i7-7700K
INTEL • 4/8 • 4.2GHz
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0
Avg FPS
104
Min FPS
0%
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