Intel Core i3 7100 2-core LGA 1151
Intel
48 Overall Score
vs
G.Skill Trident Z Neo 6-core AMD Socket AM4
G.Skill
66 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
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
G.Skill Trident Z Neo 6-core AMD Socket AM4
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Efficiency
Budget
Productivity
Gaming
Ai Llm
Server
Specifications
| Intel Core i3 7100 | G.Skill Trident Z Neo | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | AMD |
| Series | Core i3 | Ryzen 5 |
| Model | 7100 | 3600 |
| Codename | Kaby Lake | Matisse |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 14 | 7★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 2 | 6★ |
| P-cores | — | 6★ |
| Threads | 4 | 12★ |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 0.5 | 3★ |
| L3 Cache | 3 | 32★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Max Memory | 64★ | 32 |
| ECC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA 1151 | AMD Socket AM4 |
| PCIe | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
| TDP | 51★ | 65 |
| Max Turbo Power | 100★ | — |
| Unlocked | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 630 | — |
Pros & Cons
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)
G.Skill Trident Z Neo 6-core AMD Socket AM4
- Strong feature (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong efficiency (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong platform (79th percentile)
- Strong single thread (73rd percentile)
- Below average affordability (21st percentile)
Pricing
Intel Core i3 7100 2-core LGA 11511.642score per dollar
vs
G.Skill Trident Z Neo 6-core AMD Socket AM40.176score per dollar
Intel Core i3 7100 2-core LGA 1151 offers 9.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: G.Skill Trident Z Neo
Scores 66 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 27 specs.
