Intel
Core i3-7100
Core i3
Current Price
$79.00
MSRP: $117.00
Overall Rank
(Consumer CPUs only)
(Consumer CPUs only)
#227
of 234
Overall Rank
#244
of 251
Value Rank
#159
of 207
Gaming Rank
#105
of 251
Productivity Rank
#116
of 251
Core Specifications
Cores
2
Threads
4
Base Clock
3.9 GHz
Boost Clock (Single)
3.9 GHz
Socket
LGA1151
Lithography
14nm
Cache
L1 Cache
64 KB per core
L2 Cache
256 KB per core
L3 Cache
3 MB (shared)
Power & Thermal
TDP
51W
Base Power
N/A
Max Turbo Power
N/A
Memory Support
Memory Types
DDR4
Max Memory
N/A
Memory Channels
N/A
ECC Support
No
Platform & Connectivity
PCIe Version
3.0
PCIe Lanes
16
Integrated GPU
Yes
Integrated GPU Model
Intel HD Graphics 630
Closest Competitors by Performance
Quick Stats
Generation
7th Gen
Release Date
1/3/2017 - 9 years old
Status
N/A
Market Segment
Desktop
Performance Scores
Overall
2927Measured against consumer CPUs only
Value37.0
Efficiency57.4
Benchmark Scores
Cinebench R23 Single1,120
Cinebench R23 Multi3,580
Geekbench 6 Single1,385
Geekbench 6 Multi2,920
PassMark5,680
Console Comparison
Comparison based on overall performance score calculated from multi-core benchmarks. Console CPUs are optimized for gaming workloads.
Xbox Series X(Gen 9 (2020))
100%100%
PS5(Gen 9 (2020))
95%95%
Core i3-7100
30%30%
Xbox One X(Gen 8 Mid (2016-2017))
18%18%
PS4 Pro(Gen 8 Mid (2016-2017))
17%17%
Notes
The Core i3-7100 features 2 cores and 4 threads with 51W TDP on Kaby Lake, running at 3.9 GHz. This budget processor delivered entry-level performance during the dual-core i3 era. Despite having only 2 cores, hyperthreading provided basic multi-tasking capabilities. While several generations old and severely limited by specifications, it remains viable for very basic office tasks and light computing. Often available at extremely low pricing for minimal computing needs and legacy system upgrades.