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.
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
CPU Cores:
2
Threads:
4
Cores:
2x
Core architecture:
normal
Hyperthreading:
Yes
Overclocking:
No
Frequency:
2.9 GHz
Internal Graphics
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 and 24 execution units. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
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.
h265 / HEVC (8 bit):
Decode / Encode
h265 / HEVC (10 bit):
Decode / Encode
h264:
Decode / Encode
VP8:
Decode / Encode
VP9:
Decode / Encode
AV1:
No
AVC:
Decode / Encode
VC-1:
Decode
JPEG:
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.
Memory type:
DDR4-2400
Max. Memory:
64.0 GB
Memory channels:
2
Bandwidth:
38.4 GB/s
ECC:
Yes
PCIe:
pci
AES-NI:
Yes
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.
TDP (PL1 / PBP):
35 W
TDP (PL2):
None
TDP up:
None
TDP down:
None
Tjunction max:
100 °C
Technical details
The Intel Core i3-7100E 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.
