Intel Core i3-7100H vs Intel Core i5-7200U

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Intel Core i3-7100H or Intel Core i3-7100H – 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 i3-7100H 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 i3-7100H, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1356 socket.
The Intel Core i5-7200U 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 i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-7200U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1356 socket.
Intel Core i 7000H Group Intel Core i 7000U
7 Generation 7
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i3-7100H Name Intel Core i5-7200U
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Core i5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-7100H has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-7100H is 3.0 GHz
The Intel Core i5-7200U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-7200U is 2.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.1 GHz.
4 Threads 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
2x Cores 2x
2 CPU Cores 2
None None 3.1 GHz
3.0 GHz Frequency 2.5 GHz
None None 3.1 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-7100H has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-7100H 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 i5-7200U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-7200U uses the Intel HD Graphics 620, which has 192 texture shaders
192 Shaders 192
Q2/2016 Release date Q2/2016
14 nm Technology 14 nm
12 Direct X 12
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
24 Execution units 24
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
9.5 Generation 9.5
0.95 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.0 GHz
Intel HD Graphics 630 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 620
 
 

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 / Encode
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 / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
 
 

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 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.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR4-2133
No ECC No
64.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 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 35 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 15 W watts.
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-7100H 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 i5-7200U is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Q1/2017 Release date Q4/2016
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, AVX2
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
-- Release price 281 $
Kaby Lake H Architecture Kaby Lake U
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 --
BGA 1356 Socket BGA 1356
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-7200U
2C 4T @ 2.5 GHz
7069
7069
Intel Core i3-7100H
2C 4T @ 3.0 GHz
6945
6945

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-7200U
2C 4T @ 2.5 GHz
3270
3270
Intel Core i3-7100H
2C 4T @ 3.0 GHz
3210
3210

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-7100H
2C 4T @ 3.0 GHz
1669
1669
Intel Core i5-7200U
2C 4T @ 2.5 GHz
1510
1510

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-7200U
2C 4T @ 2.5 GHz
334
334
Intel Core i3-7100H
2C 4T @ 3.0 GHz
328
328