How do the scores compare?

Intel Core i3-8100 scores 24/100 overall; Intel Core i7-7700K scores 29.8/100. Intel Core i3-8100 wins 2 individual spec rows, Intel Core i7-7700K wins 10.

What are the main differences between the Intel Core i3-8100 and the Intel Core i7-7700K?

Intel Core i3-8100 advantages: 29% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 91 W; Has Cooler included — the other doesn't; Lower launch price: $117 vs $339. Intel Core i7-7700K advantages: Stronger Single-core score: 35 vs 26; Stronger Multi-core score: 28 vs 24; Stronger gaming score: 28 vs 22; 100% higher threads: 8 vs 4; 59% higher PassMark: 9,700 vs 6,100.

Which is cheaper: Intel Core i3-8100 or Intel Core i7-7700K?

Intel Core i3-8100 launched cheaper at $117, versus $339 for the Intel Core i7-7700K.

Intel Core i3-8100 vs Intel Core i7-7700K

Intel

Intel Core i3-8100

$117

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i7-7700K

$339

26.3Single-core34.5

23.7Multi-core28

21.9Gaming27.5

2 spec wins — Intel Core i3-810010 spec wins — Intel Core i7-7700K

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i7-7700K wins this desktop processor face-off, 29.8 to 24, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+8) and gaming (+6). Intel Core i3-8100 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i3-8100

29% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 91 W
Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
Lower launch price: $117 vs $339

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-7700K

Stronger Single-core score: 35 vs 26
Stronger Multi-core score: 28 vs 24
Stronger gaming score: 28 vs 22
100% higher threads: 8 vs 4
59% higher PassMark: 9,700 vs 6,100

General

General comparison: Intel Core i3-8100 versus Intel Core i7-7700K
Spec	Intel Core i3-8100	Intel Core i7-7700K
Announced	2017	2017
Socket	LGA1151-v2	LGA1151
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Base TDP	65 W+29%	91 W
Unlocked multiplier	No	Yes
Cooler included	Yes	No

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i3-8100 versus Intel Core i7-7700K
Spec	Intel Core i3-8100	Intel Core i7-7700K
Cores	4	4
Performance cores	4	4
Efficiency cores	0	0
Threads	4	8+100%
Base clock	3.6 GHz	4.2 GHz+17%
Boost clock	3.6 GHz	4.5 GHz+25%
L2 cache	1 MB	1 MB
L3 cache	6 MB	8 MB+33%

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i3-8100 versus Intel Core i7-7700K
Spec	Intel Core i3-8100	Intel Core i7-7700K
iGPU	Intel UHD Graphics 630	Intel HD Graphics 630
iGPU clock	1,100 MHz	1,150 MHz+5%

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i3-8100 versus Intel Core i7-7700K
Spec	Intel Core i3-8100	Intel Core i7-7700K
Memory support	DDR4-2400	DDR4-2400 / DDR3L-1600
Max memory	64 GB	64 GB
Memory channels	2	2

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i3-8100 versus Intel Core i7-7700K
Spec	Intel Core i3-8100	Intel Core i7-7700K
PCIe version	3	3
CPU PCIe lanes	16	16

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i3-8100 versus Intel Core i7-7700K
Spec	Intel Core i3-8100	Intel Core i7-7700K
Geekbench 6 (single)	1,200Top 83%	1,520+27%Top 64%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	3,350Top 90%	4,950+48%Top 77%
Cinebench R23 (single)	—	1,180Top 73%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	3,800Top 92%	5,400+42%Top 81%
PassMark	6,100Top 90%	9,700+59%Top 78%

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