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Intel BX80677I37100

Core i3-7100

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2 Cores, 4 Threads @3.9GHz, Kaby Lake.
Release date: Q1 2017.

Average Bench: 57% (663rd of 1468)

Based on 79,299 user benchmarks.  Device: BFEBFBFF000906E9 Model: Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-7100 CPU @ 3.90GHz
Poor: 33%Average: 57% Great: 69%
Gaming
Gaming 57%
Gunboat
Desktop
Desktop 66%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 42%
Speed boat

Popular builds with this CPU

Average average bench

The Intel Core i3-7100 averaged 43.0% 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 73.3Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 93.8Pts

Above average consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i3-7100 is 35.5%. This is a relatively wide range which indicates that the Intel Core i3-7100 performs inconsistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 252Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 249Pts

Average Bench

(Based on 79,299 samples)
Rank 66357%
Min Avg Max
31.6 Memory 73.3 92.7
56.6 1-Core 93.8 112
100 2-Core 167 200
64.6% 111 Pts
Min Avg Max
141 4-Core 235 290
159 8-Core 249 295
32% 242 Pts
Min Avg Max
168 64-Core 252 297
15.6% 252 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.9 GHz, turbo 3.9 GHz (avg)
69.7% Good
Memory 90.8
1-Core 111
2-Core 186
76% 129 Pts
4-Core 280
8-Core 303
38% 291 Pts
64-Core 300
19% 300 Pts
LGA1151, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.9 GHz, turbo 3.9 GHz (avg)
59.3% Above average
Memory 70.4
1-Core 112
2-Core 185
70% 122 Pts
4-Core 274
8-Core 307
38% 291 Pts
64-Core 302
19% 302 Pts
CPU1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.9 GHz, turbo 3.9 GHz (avg)
57.7% Above average
Memory 73.9
1-Core 92.8
2-Core 167
65% 111 Pts
4-Core 236
8-Core 271
33% 253 Pts
64-Core 278
17% 278 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.9 GHz, turbo 1.3 GHz (avg)
31.2% Below average
Memory 46.8
1-Core 34.2
2-Core 63.4
30% 48.1 Pts
4-Core 92.1
8-Core 92.7
12% 92.4 Pts
64-Core 87.2
5% 87.2 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.9 GHz, turbo 3.9 GHz (avg)
15.3% Very poor
Memory 17.5
1-Core 35.6
2-Core 63.9
21% 39 Pts
4-Core 77
8-Core 72.2
10% 74.6 Pts
64-Core 77
5% 77 Pts
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 Market Share (See Leaders)

The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 68,995,743 CPUs tested

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MSRP ≈ $117 @ launch in Jan '17
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Gaming
Gaming 20%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 69%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 16%
Surfboard

Motherboard: Asus H110M-K

CPU
Core i3-7100Intel  $35Bench 57%, 79,299 samples1x
GPU
GTX 1050-TiNvidia  $59Bench 29%, 946,701 samples891x
GTX 1060-6GBNvidia  $117Bench 56%, 1,368,019 samples503x
HD 630 (Desktop Kaby Lake)IntelBench 5%, 153,031 samples386x
SSD
A400 240GBKingston  $25Bench 66%, 424,288 samples334x
A400 120GBKingston  $30Bench 61%, 166,392 samples175x
A400 480GBKingston  $35Bench 74%, 237,487 samples158x
RAM
HyperX 2133 C14 1x8GBKingstonBench 37%, 30,824 samples113x
HyperX 2400 C15 1x8GBKingstonBench 40%, 46,352 samples82x
HyperX 2400 C15 2x8GBKingstonBench 76%, 122,822 samples69x
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 93% - Outstanding Total price: $119

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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™ i3-7100 Processor (3M Cache, 3.90 GHz)
Code NameKaby Lake
Launch DateQ1'17
Processor Numberi3-7100
# of Cores2
# of Threads4
Cache3 MB
Instruction Set64-bit
Instruction Set ExtensionsSSE4.1/4.2, AVX 2.0
Embedded Options AvailableNo
Lithography14 nm
Recommended Price$117.00
Clock Speed3.90 GHz
Bus Speed8 GT/s DMI3
QPI Links0
Scalability1S Only
Max TDP51 W
Thermal Solution SpecificationPCG 2015C (65W)

Graphics

Processor GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 630
Graphics Base Frequency350.00 MHz
# of Displays Supported3
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency1.10 GHz
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 TypesDDR4-2133/2400, DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.35V
Memory Channels2
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
Hyper-Threading TechYes
Virtualization for Directed I/O (VT-d)Yes
TSX-NIYes
vPro TechNo
Identity Protection TechYes
Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)No

Package

Package Size37.5mm x 37.5mm
Max CPU Configuration1
Sockets SupportedFCLGA1151

Platform Protection

Execute Disable BitYes
OS GuardYes

 Comments

CPUPro
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2,119

Official site ark.intel.com/...

Kaby Lake 7th generation Kaby Lake Core i3 processor...

Added 7 years ago.
USA-User
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10,034

Good (edit your comment) Add link

4 months ago.

It's okay. Not the best for gaming, or 3D tasks. Only for web-surfing, email checking. Little 3D works, but not too much!

DEU-User
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5,867

Poor

4 months ago.

Very bad cpu. The worst cpu i used in my life. But it's good for light gaming and for web browsing.

CAN-User
Avatar level
5,080

Good

16 months ago.

this is very good for doing usual web browsing. it can play 4k video, run google chrome very good and will almost never reach 100%.

ROU-User
Avatar level
4,749

Good

18 days ago.

Can run GTA 5, CS:GO, FORTNITE(160 fps) etc

AUS-User
Avatar level
4,042

Excellent

10 months ago.

i got a ton of these from the school free and added rx 570 to them and made a ton of profit

GRC-User
Avatar level
3,199

Excellent

16 months ago.

It is a cheap option if u dont have money to spend and also it does a great job

ZAF-User
Avatar level
2,868

Good

4 months ago.

love it its good with my 1050ti

CHL-User
Avatar level
2,640

Good

23 months ago.

for way cheaper the amd ryzen 3 2200g beats the crap out of this processor thus making the core i3 obsolete right now

BEL-User
Avatar level
2,606

Good

6 years ago.

I have this cpu in my main gaming pc its a great budget gaming cpu

FIN-User
Avatar level
2,598

Good

2 years ago.

hate the fact it has 2 cores only

NOR-User
Avatar level
2,324

Good

24 months ago.

It has some interesting details. Switching from i5 6500 to try it on for size (in terms of speed primarily(.

AZE-User
Avatar level
1,434

Excellent

4 months ago.

beautiful option in cheap budget

yaabalfazl
Avatar level
92

Terrible

7 years ago.

it low for 4k

mazinga
Avatar level
56

Average

5 years ago.

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