Intel Core i7-9700 vs Intel Core i3-2102

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Core i7-9700 or Intel Core i7-9700 – 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 i7-9700 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 9 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-9700, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151-2 socket.
The Intel Core i3-2102 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-2102, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
9 Generation 2
Intel Core i7-9700 Name Intel Core i3-2102
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i3
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i 9000 Group Intel Core i 2000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-9700 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-9700 is 3.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.7 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i3-2102 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-2102 is 3.1 GHz
8 Threads 4
No Hyperthreading Yes
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
3.0 GHz Frequency 3.1 GHz
8 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
4.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
8x Cores 2x
No Overclocking No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-9700 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-9700 uses the Intel UHD 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 i3-2102 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-2102 uses the Intel HD Graphics 2000, which has 48 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 2000
192 Shaders 48
14 nm Technology 32 nm
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.85 GHz
24 Execution units 6
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
12 Direct X 10.1
9.5 Generation 6
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
Q4/2017 Release date Q1/2011
-- Max. displays --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 42.7 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 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR3-1333
2 Memory channels 2
128.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
42.7 GB/s Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

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

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-9700 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 12.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i3-2102 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
335 $ Release price --
14 nm Technology 32 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
12.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
-- Part Number --
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
LGA 1151-2 Socket LGA 1155
Coffee Lake S Refresh Architecture Sandy Bridge S
Q2/2019 Release date Q2/2011
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-9700
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
7202
7202
Intel Core i3-2102
2C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
1082
1082

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-9700
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
6714
6714
Intel Core i3-2102
2C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
1262
1262

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-9700
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
1570
1570
Intel Core i3-2102
2C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
515
515

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-9700
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
1218
1218
Intel Core i3-2102
2C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
575
575