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Core i3-7100U

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2 Cores, 4 Threads @2.40 GHz, Kaby Lake.
Release date ≈ Q3 2016.

Average Bench: 43.4% (997th of 1463)

Based on 37,239 user benchmarks.  Devices: BFEBFBFF000806E9, , 17CBFBFF000806E9 Model: Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-7100U CPU @ 2.40GHz
Poor: 18%Average: 43.4% Great: 56%
Gaming
Gaming 43%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 48%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 31%
Sail boat

Popular builds with this CPU

Below average average bench

The Intel Core i3-7100U averaged 56.6% lower than the peak scores attained by the group leaders. This isn't a great result which indicates that there are much faster alternatives on the comparison list.

Strengths

Avg. Memory Latency 61.7Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 55.9Pts

Above average consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i3-7100U is 38%. This is a relatively wide range which indicates that the Intel Core i3-7100U performs inconsistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 153Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 154Pts

Average Bench

(Based on 37,239 samples)
Rank 99743.4%
Min Avg Max
15.4 Memory 61.7 83
35.6 1-Core 55.9 68.8
60.1 2-Core 100 125
44.6% 72.6 Pts
Min Avg Max
89.9 4-Core 146 185
104 8-Core 154 190
19.8% 150 Pts
Min Avg Max
102 64-Core 153 189
9.5% 153 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 2.4 GHz (avg)
56% Above average
Memory 80.6
1-Core 66.5
2-Core 108
54% 84.9 Pts
4-Core 184
8-Core 186
25% 185 Pts
64-Core 185
11% 185 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 2.4 GHz (avg)
54.6% Above average
Memory 77.9
1-Core 62.5
2-Core 108
52% 82.7 Pts
4-Core 186
8-Core 170
24% 178 Pts
64-Core 184
11% 184 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 2.4 GHz (avg)
54% Above average
Memory 77.2
1-Core 69.2
2-Core 128
56% 91.5 Pts
4-Core 182
8-Core 181
24% 181 Pts
64-Core 181
11% 181 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 2.35 GHz (avg)
51.6% Above average
Memory 73.9
1-Core 64.5
2-Core 103
51% 80.5 Pts
4-Core 172
8-Core 171
23% 172 Pts
64-Core 178
11% 178 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 2.4 GHz (avg)
51.3% Above average
Memory 76.3
1-Core 63.5
2-Core 113
53% 84.2 Pts
4-Core 152
8-Core 168
21% 160 Pts
64-Core 125
8% 125 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 2.4 GHz (avg)
50.7% Above average
Memory 77.8
1-Core 51.1
2-Core 96
48% 75 Pts
4-Core 137
8-Core 152
19% 145 Pts
64-Core 187
12% 187 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 2.4 GHz (avg)
49.3% Average
Memory 68.3
1-Core 53.3
2-Core 99.1
46% 73.6 Pts
4-Core 177
8-Core 180
24% 178 Pts
64-Core 176
11% 176 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 2.4 GHz (avg)
48.8% Average
Memory 68.4
1-Core 64.6
2-Core 116
51% 83 Pts
4-Core 171
8-Core 175
23% 173 Pts
64-Core 173
11% 173 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 2.4 GHz (avg)
41.5% Average
Memory 58.1
1-Core 54.3
2-Core 96.5
43% 69.6 Pts
4-Core 147
8-Core 141
19% 144 Pts
64-Core 120
7% 120 Pts
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 Market Share (See Leaders)

The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 68,623,292 CPUs tested

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Gaming
Gaming 3%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 45%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 3%
Tree trunk

System: Dell Inspiron 15-3567

CPU
Core i3-7100UIntelBench 43%, 37,239 samples463x
GPU
HD 620 (Mobile Kaby Lake)IntelBench 5%, 387,149 samples2,398x
HD 520 (Mobile Skylake)IntelBench 4%, 362,113 samples1,040x
HD Graphics 620IntelBench 4%, 8,599 samples423x
SSD
A400 240GBKingston  $25Bench 66%, 424,288 samples183x
A400 480GBKingston  $35Bench 74%, 237,487 samples106x
BX500 240GBCrucial  $25Bench 56%, 142,801 samples80x
RAM
HMA851S6AFR6N-UH 1x4GBUnknownBench 33%, 8,561 samples449x
HMA81GS6AFR8N-UH 1x8GBUnknownBench 37%, 41,676 samples325x
AO1P24HC8T1-BSFS 1x8GBAdataBench 36%, 6,338 samples323x
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 23% - Poor Total price: $25

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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™ i3-7100U Processor (3M Cache, 2.40 GHz)
Code NameKaby Lake
Launch DateQ3'16
Processor Numberi3-7100U
# of Cores2
# of Threads4
Cache3 MB SmartCache
Instruction Set64-bit
Instruction Set ExtensionsSSE4.1/4.2, AVX 2.0
Embedded Options AvailableYes
Lithography14 nm
Recommended Price$281.00
Clock Speed2.40 GHz
Bus Speed4 GT/s OPI
Max TDP15 W

Graphics

Processor GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 620
Graphics Base Frequency300.00 MHz
Graphics OutputeDP/DP/HDMI/DVI
# of Displays Supported3
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency1.00 GHz
Quick Sync VideoYes
InTru 3D TechYes
Clear Video HD TechYes
Clear Video Tech for MIDYes
Graphics Video Max Memory32 GB

Memory

Max Memory Size32 GB
Memory TypesDDR4-2133, LPDDR3-1866, DDR3L-1600
Memory Channels2
Memory Bandwidth34.1 GB/s
ECC Memory SupportedNo

Expansion Options

PCI Express Revision3.0
PCI Express Configurations1x4, 2x2, 1x2+2x1 and 4x1
Max # of PCI Express Lanes12

Data Protection

AES New InstructionsYes
Secure KeyYes

Advanced Technologies

Virtualization Tech (VT-x)Yes
Intel 64Yes
Idle StatesYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® TechYes
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYes
Turbo Boost TechNo
Hyper-Threading TechYes
Virtualization for Directed I/O (VT-d)Yes
VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Yes
TSX-NINo
vPro TechNo
Flex Memory AccessYes
Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)No
Smart Response TechYes
My WiFi TechYes
Speed Shift TechnologyYes

Package

Package Size42mm X 24mm
Max CPU Configuration1
Sockets SupportedFCBGA1356

Platform Protection

Execute Disable BitYes
OS GuardYes
Trusted Execution TechNo

 Comments

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USA-User
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9,984

Excellent (edit your comment) Add link

30 days ago.

CAN-User
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5,040

Good

2 years ago.

It can run old games from 2010 but can't run newer games

RUS-User
Avatar level
4,820

Good

10 months ago.

NUC7i3BNH price is $279.00, and this cpu embedded inside it. so entire computer with this cpu cost a bit less that just this cpu alone :) also this cpu have better(63%) TDP/core that i9-9900K.

IRN-User
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4,046

Poor

2 years ago.

it is a very cheap and good CPU

AUS-User
Avatar level
4,018

Terrible

16 months ago.

Chick sitting next to me in class has it. EWWW

SWE-User
Avatar level
2,808

Terrible

5 months ago.

really slow i hate it its so bad.

SVK-User
Avatar level
2,478

Excellent

3 years ago.

it does what it should do for a mobile cpu this price

DNK-User
Avatar level
2,244

Good

4 years ago.

Is fast for "normal" computer work, and can run the most games to.

MAR-User
Avatar level
2,142

Poor

7 months ago.

I actually love it but it just play some basics games i cant believe that it played apex legends but my pc overheat by the way i did it in the lowest graphics possible

LKA-User
Avatar level
1,946

Excellent

2 years ago.

Can play pubgmobile at HD+Extreme graphics Can play assassin creed ,justcause ,etc No heat issues Windows 10 pro runs very good

trc32
Avatar level
36

Excellent

4 years ago.

my baby

rickard876
Avatar level
14

Average

4 years ago.

It's a slow, low-powered Kaby Lake processor. Works okay for simple use like browsing the web or watching youtube.

Viriyena
Avatar level
10

Average

4 years ago.

I can't say I love this processor, because despite its good performance, the issue is less the processor than all the components that end up paired with it. It's often paired with low-speed hard drives and little to no RAM.

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