Intel Core i3-10100 vs Intel Core i7-11700K

In this comparison, we analyze the Intel Core i3-10100 and Intel Core i7-11700K CPUs. The Intel Core i3-10100 is 182% slower and 165% cheaper than Intel Core i7-11700K.

Specifications comparison

Intel Core i7-11700K
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PRICE£88.67£235
CPU MARK865724401
VALUE98104
SOCKETLGA 1200LGA 1200
TDP65W125W
EFFICIENCY133195
CORES4 x 3.60 GHz8 x 3.60 GHz
TURBO4.30 GHz5.00 GHz
THREADS26163390
DATEQ2/2020Q4/2020

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i3-10100

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 3 4300G
10962
£71.97
AMD Ryzen 5 4600G
16064
£77.97
AMD Ryzen 5 4500
16091
£59.98

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i7-11700K

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 7 5700
24304
£142.92
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G
25293
£149.99
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D
26318
£175.89

Is Intel Core i3-10100 better than Intel Core i7-11700K?

When considering value for money, the Intel Core i3-10100 offers a worse deal than the Intel Core i7-11700K by 6%.


The Intel Core i3-10100 is less energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 65 watts and a CPUMark score of 8657. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 133. The Intel Core i7-11700K efficiency score is 195. So, the Intel Core i7-11700K leads by 47%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


The value score is calculated by comparing the benchmark score with the price.