Intel Core i3-7100 vs Intel Pentium G4400

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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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 Pentium G4400 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2015 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Pentium series.
To use the Intel Pentium G4400, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
Intel Core i 7000 Group Intel Pentium G4000
7 Generation 6
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i3-7100 Name Intel Pentium G4400
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Pentium
 
 

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 Pentium G4400 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Pentium G4400 is 3.3 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading No
2x Cores 2x
No Overclocking No
4 Threads 2
2 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
3.9 GHz Frequency 3.3 GHz
 
 

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 Pentium G4400 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Pentium G4400 uses the Intel HD Graphics 510, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
192 Shaders 96
Q2/2016 Release date Q1/2015
14 nm Technology 14 nm
12 Direct X 12.0
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
24 Execution units 12
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
9.5 Generation 9
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.0 GHz
Intel HD Graphics 630 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 510
 
 

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

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 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.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR3-1600, DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR4-2133
No ECC Yes
64.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 34.1 GB/s
 
 

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.
51 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 51 W
100 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

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 Pentium G4400 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Q1/2017 Release date Q3/2015
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
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
-- Release price --
Kaby Lake S Architecture Skylake S
3.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
LGA 1151 Socket LGA 1151
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-7100
2C 4T @ 3.9 GHz
8467
8467
Intel Pentium G4400
2C 2T @ 3.3 GHz
5745
5745

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-7100
2C 4T @ 3.9 GHz
3994
3994
Intel Pentium G4400
2C 2T @ 3.3 GHz
3251
3251

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-7100
2C 4T @ 3.9 GHz
2436
2436
Intel Pentium G4400
2C 2T @ 3.3 GHz
1233
1233

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-7100
2C 4T @ 3.9 GHz
2076
2076
Intel Pentium G4400
2C 2T @ 3.3 GHz
1563
1563

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-7100
2C 4T @ 3.9 GHz
1225
1225
Intel Pentium G4400
2C 2T @ 3.3 GHz
714
714

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-7100
2C 4T @ 3.9 GHz
1104
1104
Intel Pentium G4400
2C 2T @ 3.3 GHz
717
717

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-7100
2C 4T @ 3.9 GHz
425
425
Intel Pentium G4400
2C 2T @ 3.3 GHz
251
251