MICRO CENTER 9950X3DMAGX870ETMKWF
MICRO CENTER
66 Overall Score
vs
Intel Core i3 7100 2-core LGA 1151
Intel
48 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
MICRO CENTER 9950X3DMAGX870ETMKWF
No customer feedback yet
Intel Core i3 7100 2-core LGA 1151
72 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews
Most buyers are happy with the CPU's performance and price, especially for custom builds. However, there is confusion about whether a heatsink/fan is included, with one buyer disappointed it wasn't. Overall, it's a good value for those who know what they're getting.
Pros
- Fast 4-core processor
- Low power 53 watt
- Great price
- Overclocking potential
- Good for custom builds
Cons
- No heatsink/fan included
- OEM packaging unclear
- Extra cost for cooler
Performance 4
Value for money 3
Cooling included 4
Power consumption 1
Overclocking 1
Packaging clarity 1
Scores
Productivity
Budget
Efficiency
Gaming
Ai Llm
Server
Specifications
| MICRO CENTER 9950X3DMAGX870ETMKWF | Intel Core i3 7100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | — | Intel |
| Series | — | Core i3 |
| Model | — | 7100 |
| Codename | — | Kaby Lake |
| Class | — | desktop |
| Process | — | 14★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | — | 2★ |
| Threads | — | 4★ |
| Base Clock | No data | |
| Boost Clock | No data | |
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | — | 0.5★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 3★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | — | DDR4★ |
| Max Speed | No data | |
| Channels | — | 2★ |
| Max Memory | — | 64★ |
| ECC | — | ✓★ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | — | LGA 1151 |
| PCIe | — | 3.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16★ |
| TDP | — | 51★ |
| Max Turbo Power | — | 100★ |
| Unlocked | — | ✗ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | — | Intel HD Graphics 630 |
Pros & Cons
MICRO CENTER 9950X3DMAGX870ETMKWF
- Strong single thread (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong multi thread (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong ai (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong efficiency (67th percentile)
- Below average affordability (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average platform (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
Intel Core i3 7100 2-core LGA 1151
- Strong affordability (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong social proof (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong platform (75th percentile)
- Strong single thread (65th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (21st percentile)
Pricing
MICRO CENTER 9950X3DMAGX870ETMKWF0.035score per dollar
vs
Intel Core i3 7100 2-core LGA 11510.221score per dollar
Intel Core i3 7100 2-core LGA 1151 offers 6.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: MICRO CENTER 9950X3DMAGX870ETMKWF
Scores 66 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 2 of 26 specs.
