Intel Core i3-7100 vs Intel Core i5-750S

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Intel Core i3-7100 or Intel Core i3-7100 – 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 i3-7100 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2017 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-7100, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
The Intel Core i5-750S features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2010 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-750S, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1156 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i3-7100 Name Intel Core i5-750S
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Core i5
7 Generation 1
Intel Core i 7000 Group Intel Core i5 700
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-7100 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-7100 is 3.9 GHz
The Intel Core i5-750S has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-750S is 2.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.2 GHz.
normal Core architecture normal
3.9 GHz Frequency 2.4 GHz
None None 3.2 GHz
4 Threads 4
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading No
2 CPU Cores 4
2x Cores 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-7100 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-7100 uses the Intel HD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i5-750S does not have integrated graphics.
0.35 GHz GPU frequency --
Q2/2016 Release date --
12 Direct X --
Intel HD Graphics 630 GPU name
14 nm Technology --
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders --
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
24 Execution units --
9.5 Generation --
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

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 VC-1 --
Decode / Encode VP9 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode / Encode VP8 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode / Encode JPEG --
No AV1 --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.0 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
64.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI No
No ECC No
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 21.0 GB/s
DDR3-1600, DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 51 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 82 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max --
51 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 82 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-7100 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 3.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i5-750S is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Q1/2017 Release date Q1/2010
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 1.0 MB
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Kaby Lake S Architecture Lynnfield
14 nm Technology 45 nm
LGA 1151 Socket LGA 1156
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Release price 279 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
3.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB