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Core i3-7100H

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2 Cores, 4 Threads @3.00 GHz, Kaby Lake.
Release date ≈ Q2 2017.

Average Bench: 56.3% (652nd of 1442)

Based on 141 user benchmarks.  Device: BFEBFBFF000906E9 Model: Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-7100H CPU @ 3.00GHz
Poor: 30%Average: 56.3% Great: 67%
Gaming
Gaming 56%
Gunboat
Desktop
Desktop 62%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 40%
Speed boat

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Average average bench

The Intel Core i3-7100H averaged 43.7% 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 76.8Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 74.6Pts

Above average consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i3-7100H is 37%. This is a relatively wide range which indicates that the Intel Core i3-7100H performs inconsistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 216Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 215Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 141 samples)
Rank 65256.3%
Min Avg Max
42.9 Memory 76.8 90.7
23.2 1-Core 74.6 95.1
41.6 2-Core 134 176
57.6% 95 Pts
Min Avg Max
62.7 4-Core 208 265
59.9 8-Core 215 265
28.1% 211 Pts
Min Avg Max
61.6 64-Core 216 265
13.4% 216 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3 GHz, turbo 3 GHz (avg)
55.8% Above average
Memory 79.6
1-Core 78.6
2-Core 134
60% 97.6 Pts
4-Core 186
8-Core 196
25% 191 Pts
64-Core 195
12% 195 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3 GHz, turbo 3 GHz (avg)
52.1% Above average
Memory 76.1
1-Core 68.4
2-Core 116
54% 86.7 Pts
4-Core 164
8-Core 176
22% 170 Pts
64-Core 187
12% 187 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3 GHz, turbo 3 GHz (avg)
52.1% Above average
Memory 69.8
1-Core 85.7
2-Core 154
60% 103 Pts
4-Core 194
8-Core 231
28% 213 Pts
64-Core 231
14% 231 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3 GHz, turbo 3 GHz (avg)
51.6% Above average
Memory 69.4
1-Core 74.9
2-Core 146
57% 96.9 Pts
4-Core 195
8-Core 211
27% 203 Pts
64-Core 204
13% 204 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3 GHz, turbo 1.8 GHz (avg)
42.6% Average
Memory 69.7
1-Core 38.2
2-Core 62.8
39% 56.9 Pts
4-Core 89.1
8-Core 114
13% 101 Pts
64-Core 112
7% 112 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3 GHz, turbo 3 GHz (avg)
37.2% Below average
Memory 45.1
1-Core 57.7
2-Core 106
40% 69.7 Pts
4-Core 167
8-Core 187
23% 177 Pts
64-Core 235
15% 235 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3 GHz, turbo 2.4 GHz (avg)
36.8% Below average
Memory 56.9
1-Core 41.5
2-Core 77.3
37% 58.6 Pts
4-Core 93.1
8-Core 130
14% 111 Pts
64-Core 107
7% 107 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3 GHz, turbo 3 GHz (avg)
29.4% Poor
Memory 25.4
1-Core 76.1
2-Core 145
42% 82.3 Pts
4-Core 190
8-Core 199
26% 195 Pts
64-Core 201
12% 201 Pts
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The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 67,756,604 CPUs tested

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Gaming
Gaming 10%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 59%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 10%
Tree trunk

System: Dell XPS 15 9560 - $1,300

CPU
Core i3-7100HIntelBench 56%, 141 samples14x
GPU
HD Graphics 630IntelBench 5%, 310,249 samples2,581x
GTX 1050 (Mobile)NvidiaBench 23%, 160,694 samples1,410x
GTX 1070Nvidia  $132Bench 80%, 1,459,281 samples6x
SSD
THNSN5512GPUK NVMe PCIe M.2 512GBToshibaBench 122%, 19,561 samples490x
XG5 NVMe PCIe M.2 512GBToshiba  $46Bench 145%, 33,719 samples476x
PM961 NVMe PCIe M.2 512GBSamsungBench 196%, 44,403 samples278x
RAM
HMA81GS6AFR8N-UH 2x8GBHynixBench 70%, 71,691 samples1,169x
HMA82GS6AFR8N-UH 2x16GBHynixBench 73%, 6,356 samples264x
8ATF1G64HZ-2G3H1 2x8GBMicronBench 67%, 2,004 samples235x
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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™ i3-7100H Processor (3M Cache, 3.00 GHz)
Code NameKaby Lake
Launch DateQ1'17
Processor Numberi3-7100H
# of Cores2
# of Threads4
Cache3 MB
Instruction Set64-bit
Instruction Set ExtensionsSSE4.1/4.2, AVX 2.0
Embedded Options AvailableNo
Lithography14 nm
Recommended PriceN/A
Clock Speed3.00 GHz
Bus Speed8 GT/s DMI3
Max TDP35 W

Graphics

Processor GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 630
Graphics Base Frequency350.00 MHz
Graphics OutputeDP/DP/HDMI/DVI
Wireless DisplayYes
# of Displays Supported3
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency950.00 MHz
Quick Sync VideoYes
InTru 3D TechYes
Clear Video HD TechYes
Clear Video Tech for MIDYes
Graphics Video Max Memory64 GB

Memory

Max Memory Size64 GB
Memory Channels2
Memory Bandwidth34.1 GB/s
ECC Memory SupportedNo

Expansion Options

PCI Express Revision3.0
PCI Express ConfigurationsUp to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Max # of PCI Express Lanes16

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
Identity Protection TechYes
Flex Memory AccessYes
Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)No
Small Business AdvantageYes
Smart Response TechYes
My WiFi TechYes
Speed Shift TechnologyYes

Package

Package Size42mm x 28mm
Max CPU Configuration1

Platform Protection

Execute Disable BitYes
OS GuardYes
Trusted Execution TechNo

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