Intel Core i7-9750H vs Intel Core i3-7100E

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Intel Core i7-9750H or Intel Core i7-9750H – 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 i7-9750H features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 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 i7-9750H, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1440 socket.
The Intel Core i3-7100E 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 i3-7100E, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1440 socket.
9 Generation 7
Intel Core i7-9750H Name Intel Core i3-7100E
Intel Core i 9000H Group Intel Core i 7000U
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i3
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-9750H has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-9750H is 2.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.5 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i3-7100E has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-7100E is 2.9 GHz
No Overclocking No
6 CPU Cores 2
2.6 GHz Frequency 2.9 GHz
4.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
6x Cores 2x
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
normal Core architecture normal
12 Threads 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-9750H has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-9750H 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 i3-7100E has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-7100E uses the Intel HD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
192 Shaders 192
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24 Execution units 24
Q4/2017 Release date Q2/2016
Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 630
12 Direct X 12
9.5 Generation 9.5
14 nm Technology 14 nm
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.95 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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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 h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
No AV1 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 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.
No ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
128.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2400
2 Memory channels 2
42.7 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 45 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.
35 W TDP down None
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-9750H 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 i3-7100E is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Part Number --
BGA 1440 Socket BGA 1440
Coffee Lake H Refresh Architecture Kaby Lake U
Q2/2019 Release date Q1/2017
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
14 nm Technology 14 nm
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
390 $ Release price 225 $
12.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)