Intel Core i3-9100 vs Intel Core i7-7700K
Comparative analysis of Intel Core i3-9100 and Intel Core i7-7700K processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Graphics, Graphics interfaces, Graphics image quality, Graphics API support, Compatibility, Peripherals, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core, GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps), 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score, CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s).
Differences
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i3-9100
- CPU is newer: launch date 2 year(s) 3 month(s) later
- Around 40% lower typical power consumption: 65 Watt vs 91 Watt
| Launch date | 23 Apr 2019 vs 3 January 2017 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 65 Watt vs 91 Watt |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-7700K
- Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
- 4 more threads: 8 vs 4
- Around 7% higher clock speed: 4.50 GHz vs 4.20 GHz
- Around 33% more L3 cache; more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
- Around 10% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2723 vs 2485
- Around 46% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 9657 vs 6609
- Around 16% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 1239 vs 1068
- Around 45% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 4751 vs 3267
- Around 30% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames): 2080 vs 1602
- Around 58% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames): 4346 vs 2758
- Around 44% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames): 7222 vs 5007
- Around 30% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps): 2080 vs 1602
- Around 58% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps): 4346 vs 2758
- Around 44% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps): 7222 vs 5007
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Unlocked | Unlocked vs Locked |
| Number of threads | 8 vs 4 |
| Maximum frequency | 4.50 GHz vs 4.20 GHz |
| L3 cache | 8 MB vs 6 MB |
| Benchmarks | |
| PassMark - Single thread mark | 2723 vs 2485 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 9657 vs 6609 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 1239 vs 1068 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 4751 vs 3267 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) | 2080 vs 1602 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) | 4346 vs 2758 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 7222 vs 5007 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) | 2080 vs 1602 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) | 4346 vs 2758 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 7222 vs 5007 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Core i3-9100
CPU 2: Intel Core i7-7700K
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| Name | Intel Core i3-9100 | Intel Core i7-7700K |
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| PassMark - Single thread mark | 2485 | 2723 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 6609 | 9657 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 1068 | 1239 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 3267 | 4751 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) | 1602 | 2080 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) | 2758 | 4346 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 5007 | 7222 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) | 1602 | 2080 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) | 2758 | 4346 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 5007 | 7222 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 3473 | |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 6.484 | |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 105.712 | |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.816 | |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 3.196 | |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 8.073 |
Compare specifications (specs)
| Intel Core i3-9100 | Intel Core i7-7700K | |
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Essentials |
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| Architecture codename | Coffee Lake | Kaby Lake |
| Launch date | 23 Apr 2019 | 3 January 2017 |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $122 | $339 |
| Place in performance rating | 917 | 932 |
| Processor Number | i3-9100 | i7-7700K |
| Series | 9th Generation Intel Core i3 Processors | 7th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processors |
| Status | Launched | Launched |
| Vertical segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Price now | $354.49 | |
| Value for money (0-100) | 10.00 | |
Performance |
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| 64 bit support | ||
| Base frequency | 3.60 GHz | 4.20 GHz |
| Bus Speed | 8 GT/s | 8 GT/s DMI3 |
| L1 cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 6 MB | 8 MB |
| Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 72 °C | 72 °C |
| Maximum core temperature | 100°C | 100°C |
| Maximum frequency | 4.20 GHz | 4.50 GHz |
| Number of cores | 4 | 4 |
| Number of threads | 4 | 8 |
| Number of QPI Links | 0 | |
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Memory |
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| ECC memory support | ||
| Max memory channels | 2 | 2 |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 37.5 GB/s | |
| Maximum memory size | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Supported memory types | DDR4-2400 | DDR4-2133/2400, DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.35V |
Graphics |
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| Device ID | 0x3E91 | 0x5912 |
| Graphics base frequency | 350 MHz | 350 MHz |
| Graphics max dynamic frequency | 1.10 GHz | 1.15 GHz |
| Intel® Clear Video HD technology | ||
| Intel® Clear Video technology | ||
| Intel® InTru™ 3D technology | ||
| Intel® Quick Sync Video | ||
| Max video memory | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Processor graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Intel® HD Graphics 630 |
| Graphics max frequency | 1.15 GHz | |
Graphics interfaces |
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| Number of displays supported | 3 | 3 |
Graphics image quality |
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| 4K resolution support | ||
| Max resolution over DisplayPort | 4096x2304@60Hz | 4096x2304@60Hz |
| Max resolution over eDP | 4096x2304@60Hz | 4096x2304@60Hz |
| Max resolution over HDMI 1.4 | 4096x2304@24Hz | 4096x2304@24Hz |
Graphics API support |
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| DirectX | 12 | 12 |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.5 |
Compatibility |
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| Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Package Size | 37.5mm x 37.5mm | 37.5mm x 37.5mm |
| Sockets supported | FCLGA1151 | FCLGA1151 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 65 Watt | 91 Watt |
| Thermal Solution | PCG 2015C (65W) | PCG 2015D (130W) |
| Low Halogen Options Available | ||
Peripherals |
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| Max number of PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
| PCI Express revision | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| PCIe configurations | Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4 | 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® Memory Protection Extensions (Intel® MPX) | ||
| 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 64 | ||
| Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) | ||
| Intel® AES New Instructions | ||
| Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | ||
| Intel® Optane™ Memory Supported | ||
| Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) | ||
| Intel® TSX-NI | ||
| Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
| Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility | ||
| Thermal Monitoring | ||
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) | ||
| AMD Virtualization (AMD-V™) | ||
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