i3-3217U vs i3-7100

Aggregate performance score

Core i3-7100
2017
2 cores / 4 threads, 51 Watt
2.83
+254%

Core i3-7100 outperforms Core i3-3217U by a whopping 254% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-7100 and Core i3-3217U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking16882622
Place by popularity71not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation1.11no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i3Intel Core i3
Power efficiency5.064.29
Architecture codenameKaby Lake (2016−2019)Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
Release date3 January 2017 (7 years ago)1 June 2012 (12 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$117$225

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i3-7100 and Core i3-3217U basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads44
Base clock speed3.9 GHz1.8 GHz
Boost clock speed3.9 GHz1.8 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate8 GT/s5 GT/s
Multiplier39no data
L1 cache64K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)256K (per core)
L3 cache3 MB (shared)3 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm22 nm
Die sizeno data118 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C105 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)65 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-7100 and Core i3-3217U compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCLGA1151FCBGA1023
Power consumption (TDP)51 Watt17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-7100 and Core i3-3217U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® AVX
AES-NI+-
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFino data+
Turbo Boost Technology--
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
Demand Based Switchingno data-
FDIno data+
Fast Memory Accessno data+

Security technologies

Core i3-7100 and Core i3-3217U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT--
EDB++
Secure Key+no data
MPX+-
Identity Protection++
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard+no data
Anti-Theftno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-7100 and Core i3-3217U are enumerated here.

VT-d+-
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-7100 and Core i3-3217U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR3/L/-RS 1333/1600
Maximum memory size64 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth38.397 GB/s25.6 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel HD Graphics 630Intel HD Graphics 4000
Max video memory64 GBno data
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHz1.05 GHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-7100 and Core i3-3217U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33
eDPno data+
DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+
SDVOno data+
CRTno data+

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-7100 and Core i3-3217U integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-7100 and Core i3-3217U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-7100 and Core i3-3217U.

PCIe version3.02.0
PCI Express lanes1616

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i3-7100 2.83
+254%
i3-3217U 0.80

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i3-7100 4324
+253%
i3-3217U 1225

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i3-7100 1276
+334%
i3-3217U 294

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i3-7100 2496
+303%
i3-3217U 620

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.83 0.80
Integrated graphics card 3.10 1.18
Recency 3 January 2017 1 June 2012
Chip lithography 14 nm 22 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 51 Watt 17 Watt

i3-7100 has a 253.8% higher aggregate performance score, 162.7% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 4 years, and a 57.1% more advanced lithography process.

i3-3217U, on the other hand, has 200% lower power consumption.

The Core i3-7100 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-3217U in performance tests.

Note that Core i3-7100 is a desktop processor while Core i3-3217U is a notebook one.


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