Intel Core i3-11100B vs Intel Core i7-7700K

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Intel Core i3-11100B or Intel Core i3-11100B – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i3-11100B features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2021 and belongs to the 11 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-11100B, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
The Intel Core i7-7700K features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2017 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-7700K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i3-11100B Name Intel Core i7-7700K
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Core i7
11 Generation 7
Intel Core i 11000 Group Intel Core i 7000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-11100B has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-11100B is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.4 GHz.
The Intel Core i7-7700K has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-7700K is 4.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.5 GHz.
4.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.5 GHz
No Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
3.6 GHz Frequency 4.2 GHz
8 Threads 8
4.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.4 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4 CPU Cores 4
4x Cores 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-11100B has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-11100B uses the Intel UHD Graphics 11th Gen (16 EU), which has 128 texture shaders
and 16 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i7-7700K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-7700K uses the Intel HD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
Q2/2021 Release date Q2/2016
12 Direct X 12
Intel UHD Graphics 11th Gen (16 EU) GPU name Intel HD Graphics 630
10 nm Technology 14 nm
-- Max. displays --
128 Shaders 192
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
16 Execution units 24
11 Generation 9.5
1.4 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.15 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
128.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR3-1600, DDR4-2400
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 91 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max --
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 91 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-11100B is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-7700K is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Q2/2021 Release date Q1/2017
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Rocket Lake S Architecture Kaby Lake S
14 nm Technology 14 nm
LGA 1200 Socket LGA 1151
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Release price 350 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
12.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.2 GHz
4719
4719
Intel Core i3-11100B
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
4688
4688

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-11100B
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1402
1402
Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.2 GHz
1229
1229