How do the scores compare?

Intel Core i3-9100F scores 26.9/100 overall; Intel Core i7-7700 scores 27.7/100. Intel Core i3-9100F wins 2 individual spec rows, Intel Core i7-7700 wins 3.

What are the main differences between the Intel Core i3-9100F and the Intel Core i7-7700?

Intel Core i7-7700 advantages: 100% higher threads: 8 vs 4; 33% higher L3 cache: 8 MB vs 6 MB; 29% higher PassMark: 8,639 vs 6,704.

Intel Core i3-9100F vs Intel Core i7-7700

Intel

Intel Core i3-9100F

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i7-7700

32Single-core31.1

24.2Multi-core26.6

25.6Gamingspec-based25.6

2 spec wins — Intel Core i3-9100F3 spec wins — Intel Core i7-7700

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i3-9100F scores 26.9 against 27.7 for Intel Core i7-7700. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i7-7700 edges ahead in multi-core, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i3-9100F

No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-7700

100% higher threads: 8 vs 4
33% higher L3 cache: 8 MB vs 6 MB
29% higher PassMark: 8,639 vs 6,704

General

General comparison: Intel Core i3-9100F versus Intel Core i7-7700
Spec	Intel Core i3-9100F	Intel Core i7-7700
Announced	2019	2017
Socket	LGA1151	LGA1151
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Base TDP	65 W	65 W
Unlocked multiplier	No	No

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i3-9100F versus Intel Core i7-7700
Spec	Intel Core i3-9100F	Intel Core i7-7700
Cores	4	4
Threads	4	8+100%
Base clock	3.6 GHz	3.6 GHz
Boost clock	4.2 GHz	4.2 GHz
L3 cache	6 MB	8 MB+33%

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i3-9100F versus Intel Core i7-7700
Spec	Intel Core i3-9100F	Intel Core i7-7700
iGPU	—	Intel HD Graphics 630
iGPU clock	—	1,150 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i3-9100F versus Intel Core i7-7700
Spec	Intel Core i3-9100F	Intel Core i7-7700
Memory support	DDR4-2400	DDR4-2133/2400, DDR3L-1333/1600
Max memory	64 GB	64 GB
Memory channels	2	2

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i3-9100F versus Intel Core i7-7700
Spec	Intel Core i3-9100F	Intel Core i7-7700
PCIe version	3	3
CPU PCIe lanes	16	16

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i3-9100F versus Intel Core i7-7700
Spec	Intel Core i3-9100F	Intel Core i7-7700
PassMark	6,704Bottom 8%	8,639+29%Bottom 12%
PassMark (single thread)	2,479+2%Bottom 18%	2,441Bottom 18%

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