Intel Core i3-10100F vs Intel Core i7-7800X
Comparative analysis of Intel Core i3-10100F and Intel Core i7-7800X processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Peripherals, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core.
Differences
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i3-10100F
- Around 8% higher clock speed: 4.30 GHz vs 4.00 GHz
- 2.2x lower typical power consumption: 65 Watt vs 140 Watt
- Around 8% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2593 vs 2393
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Maximum frequency | 4.30 GHz vs 4.00 GHz |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 65 Watt vs 140 Watt |
| Benchmarks | |
| PassMark - Single thread mark | 2593 vs 2393 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-7800X
- Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
- 2 more cores, run more applications at once: 6 vs 4
- 4 more threads: 12 vs 8
- Around 50% more L1 cache; more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
- Around 50% more L2 cache; more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
- Around 38% more L3 cache; more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
- Around 47% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 12882 vs 8765
- 2.1x better performance in 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score: 6534 vs 3186
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Unlocked | Unlocked vs Locked |
| Number of cores | 6 vs 4 |
| Number of threads | 12 vs 8 |
| L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) vs 256 KB |
| L2 cache | 256 KB (per core) vs 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 8448 KB (shared) vs 6 MB |
| Benchmarks | |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 12882 vs 8765 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 6534 vs 3186 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Core i3-10100F
CPU 2: Intel Core i7-7800X
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| Name | Intel Core i3-10100F | Intel Core i7-7800X |
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| PassMark - Single thread mark | 2593 | 2393 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 8765 | 12882 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 3186 | 6534 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 1109 | |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 6640 |
Compare specifications (specs)
| Intel Core i3-10100F | Intel Core i7-7800X | |
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Essentials |
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| Architecture codename | Comet Lake | Skylake |
| Launch date | Q4'20 | June 2017 |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $79 - $97 | $416 |
| Place in performance rating | 1141 | 1138 |
| Processor Number | i3-10100F | i7-7800X |
| Series | 10th Generation Intel Core i3 Processors | Intel® Core™ X-series Processors |
| Status | Launched | Launched |
| Vertical segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Price now | $378.99 | |
| Value for money (0-100) | 11.29 | |
Performance |
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| 64 bit support | ||
| Base frequency | 3.60 GHz | 3.50 GHz |
| Bus Speed | 8 GT/s | 8 GT/s DMI3 |
| L1 cache | 256 KB | 64 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 256 KB (per core) |
| L3 cache | 6 MB | 8448 KB (shared) |
| Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Maximum core temperature | 100°C | 100°C |
| Maximum frequency | 4.30 GHz | 4.00 GHz |
| Number of cores | 4 | 6 |
| Number of threads | 8 | 12 |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 72 °C | |
| Number of QPI Links | 0 | |
| Unlocked | ||
Memory |
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| Max memory channels | 2 | 4 |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 41.6 GB/s | |
| Maximum memory size | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Supported memory types | DDR4-2666 | DDR4-2400 |
Compatibility |
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| Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Package Size | 37.5mm x 37.5mm | |
| Sockets supported | FCLGA1200 | FCLGA2066 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 65 Watt | 140 Watt |
| Thermal Solution | PCG 2015C | PCG 2017X |
| Low Halogen Options Available | ||
Peripherals |
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| Max number of PCIe lanes | 16 | 28 |
| PCI Express revision | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| PCIe configurations | Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4 | |
| Scalability | 1S Only | 1S Only |
Security & Reliability |
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| Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
| Intel® Identity Protection technology | ||
| Intel® OS Guard | ||
| Intel® Secure Key technology | ||
| Intel® Software Guard Extensions (Intel® SGX) | ||
| Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) | ||
| Secure Boot | ||
Advanced Technologies |
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| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology | ||
| Idle States | ||
| Instruction set extensions | Intel SSE4.1, Intel SSE4.2, Intel AVX2 | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512 |
| Intel 64 | ||
| Intel® AES New Instructions | ||
| Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | ||
| Intel® Optane™ Memory Supported | ||
| Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) | ||
| Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost | ||
| Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
| Thermal Monitoring | ||
| Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) | ||
| Number of AVX-512 FMA Units | 2 | |
Virtualization |
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| Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | ||
| Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | ||
| Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | ||
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