Intel Core i3-7100U vs Intel Celeron G3930T

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Intel Core i3-7100U or Intel Core i3-7100U – 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 i3-7100U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2016 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-7100U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1356 socket.
The Intel Celeron G3930T features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2017 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Celeron series.
To use the Intel Celeron G3930T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i3-7100U Name Intel Celeron G3930T
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Celeron
7 Generation 6
Intel Core i 7000U Group Intel Celeron G3000 6. Gen.
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-7100U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-7100U is 2.4 GHz
The Intel Celeron G3930T has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Celeron G3930T is 2.7 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
2.4 GHz Frequency 2.7 GHz
4 Threads 2
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading No
2 CPU Cores 2
2x Cores 2x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-7100U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-7100U uses the Intel HD Graphics 620, 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 Celeron G3930T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Celeron G3930T uses the Intel HD Graphics 610, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
Q2/2016 Release date Q3/2016
12 Direct X 12
Intel HD Graphics 620 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 610
14 nm Technology 14 nm
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders 96
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
24 Execution units 12
9.5 Generation 9.5
1.0 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.0 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
No AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 34.1 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 34.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
32.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 34.1 GB/s
DDR4-2133, LPDDR3-1866 Memory type DDR4-2133, DDR3L-1600
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 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 35 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
7.5 W TDP down None
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-7100U 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 Celeron G3930T is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
Q4/2016 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 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Kaby Lake U Architecture Skylake S
14 nm Technology 14 nm
BGA 1356 Socket LGA 1151
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
281 $ Release price 40 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
3.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-7100U
2C 4T @ 2.4 GHz
5556
5556
Intel Celeron G3930T
2C 2T @ 2.7 GHz
5049
5049

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Celeron G3930T
2C 2T @ 2.7 GHz
2857
2857
Intel Core i3-7100U
2C 4T @ 2.4 GHz
2568
2568

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-7100U
2C 4T @ 2.4 GHz
1699
1699
Intel Celeron G3930T
2C 2T @ 2.7 GHz
1068
1068

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-7100U
2C 4T @ 2.4 GHz
1436
1436
Intel Celeron G3930T
2C 2T @ 2.7 GHz
1350
1350

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-7100U
2C 4T @ 2.4 GHz
841
841
Intel Celeron G3930T
2C 2T @ 2.7 GHz
588
588

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-7100U
2C 4T @ 2.4 GHz
262
262
Intel Celeron G3930T
2C 2T @ 2.7 GHz
220
220