Core i7-2630QM vs Core i3-7100

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-7100
2017
2 cores / 4 threads, 51 Watt
2.80
+21.7%

i3-7100 outperforms i7-2630QM by a significant 22% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-7100 and Core i7-2630QM processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking16401758
Place by popularity94not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation3.28no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i3Intel Core i7
Architecture codenameKaby Lake (2016−2019)Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
Release date3 January 2017 (7 years ago)3 January 2011 (13 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$117$378

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i3-7100 and Core i7-2630QM 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)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads48
Base clock speed3.9 GHz2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.9 GHz2 GHz
Bus support8 GT/s4 × 5 GT/s
L1 cache128 KB256 KB
L2 cache512 KB1 MB
L3 cache3 MB (shared)6 MB
Chip lithography14 nm32 nm
Die sizeno data216 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)65 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data1160 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplierNoNo

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-7100 and Core i7-2630QM 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 (Uniprocessor)
Socket1151Socket G2
Power consumption (TDP)51 Watt45 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-7100 and Core i7-2630QM. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
FMAno data+
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+
TSX+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-7100 and Core i7-2630QM are enumerated here.

VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-7100 and Core i7-2630QM. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4unknown Dual-channel
Maximum memory size64 GB16 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth38.397 GB/s21.335 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 3000

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-7100 and Core i7-2630QM.

PCIe version3.0no data
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 2.80
+21.7%
i7-2630QM 2.30

Core i3-7100 outperforms Core i7-2630QM by 22% based on our aggregate benchmark results.


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.

Benchmark coverage: 65%

i3-7100 4325
+21.7%
i7-2630QM 3553

Core i3-7100 outperforms Core i7-2630QM by 22% in Passmark.

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.

Benchmark coverage: 40%

i3-7100 1254
+187%
i7-2630QM 437

Core i3-7100 outperforms Core i7-2630QM by 187% in GeekBench 5 Single-Core.

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.

Benchmark coverage: 40%

i3-7100 2456
+79.3%
i7-2630QM 1370

Core i3-7100 outperforms Core i7-2630QM by 79% in GeekBench 5 Multi-Core.

3DMark Fire Strike Physics

Benchmark coverage: 4%

i3-7100 6640
+444%
i7-2630QM 1220

Core i3-7100 outperforms Core i7-2630QM by 444% in 3DMark Fire Strike Physics.

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.80 2.30
Integrated graphics card 3.10 0.66
Recency 3 January 2017 3 January 2011
Physical cores 2 4
Threads 4 8
Chip lithography 14 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 51 Watt 45 Watt

i3-7100 has a 21.7% higher aggregate performance score, 369.7% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 6 years, and a 128.6% more advanced lithography process.

i7-2630QM, on the other hand, has 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and 13.3% lower power consumption.

The Core i3-7100 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-2630QM in performance tests.

Note that Core i3-7100 is a desktop processor while Core i7-2630QM is a notebook one.


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