Intel Core i7-2700K vs Intel Core i3-10100

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Intel Core i7-2700K or Intel Core i7-2700K – 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 i7-2700K features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-2700K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
The Intel Core i3-10100 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-10100, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-2700K Name Intel Core i3-10100
Intel Core i 2000 Group Intel Core i 10000
2 Generation 10
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i3
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-2700K has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-2700K is 3.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
The Intel Core i3-10100 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-10100 is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
Yes Overclocking No
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.3 GHz
8 Threads 8
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4x Cores 4x
3.5 GHz Frequency 3.6 GHz
4 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.1 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-2700K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-2700K uses the Intel HD Graphics 3000, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i3-10100 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-10100 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
0.85 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
12 Execution units 24
Q1/2011 Release date Q4/2017
1.35 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
-- Max. displays --
96 Shaders 192
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
6 Generation 9.5
10.1 Direct X 12
32 nm Technology 14 nm
Intel HD Graphics 3000 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 630
 
 

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

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 21.0 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 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 41.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
32.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR4-2666
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
21.0 GB/s Bandwidth 41.6 GB/s
No ECC No
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 95 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 65 W watts.
95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-2700K is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i3-10100 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
1.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
8.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
Q4/2011 Release date Q2/2020
295 $ Release price 134 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Part Number --
LGA 1155 Socket LGA 1200
Sandy Bridge S Architecture Comet Lake S
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
32 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-10100
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
4769
4769
Intel Core i7-2700K
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
2418
2418

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-10100
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
4365
4365
Intel Core i7-2700K
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
2894
2894

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-10100
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
2415
2415
Intel Core i7-2700K
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
1723
1723

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-10100
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1446
1446
Intel Core i7-2700K
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
701
701