Core i3-7100 vs Core i5-7360U

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-7360U
2017
2 cores / 4 threads, 15 Watt
2.51
Core i3-7100
2017
2 cores / 4 threads, 51 Watt
2.80
+11.6%

Core i3-7100 outperforms Core i5-7360U by a moderate 12% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-7360U and Core i3-7100 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking16641606
Place by popularitynot in top-10065
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data3.28
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i5Intel Core i3
Architecture codenameKaby Lake (2016−2019)Kaby Lake (2016−2019)
Release date3 January 2017 (7 years ago)3 January 2017 (7 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$304$117
Current price$589 (1.9x MSRP)$65 (0.6x MSRP)

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-7360U and Core i3-7100 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 speed2.3 GHz3.9 GHz
Boost clock speed3.6 GHz3.9 GHz
Bus supportno data8 GT/s
L1 cache128 KB64K (per core)
L2 cache512 KB256K (per core)
L3 cache4 MB3 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data65 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplierNoNo

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-7360U and Core i3-7100 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 configuration11
SocketFCBGA1356FCLGA1151
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt51 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-7360U and Core i3-7100. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
eDRAM64 MBno data
Speed Shift+no data
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0-
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
SIPP+-
Smart Response+no data
StatusDiscontinuedDiscontinued

Security technologies

Core i5-7360U and Core i3-7100 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+-
EDB++
Secure Key++
MPX++
Identity Protection++
SGXYes with Intel® MEYes with Intel® ME
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-7360U and Core i3-7100 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+no data
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-7360U and Core i3-7100. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR4
Maximum memory size32 GB64 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth34.1 GB/s38.397 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel Iris Plus Graphics 640Intel HD Graphics 630
Max video memory32 GB64 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1 GHz1.1 GHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-7360U and Core i3-7100 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+no data
HDMI+no data
DVI+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-7360U and Core i3-7100 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support++
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@30Hz4096x2304@24Hz
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hz4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hz4096x2304@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-7360U and Core i3-7100 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212
OpenGL4.54.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-7360U and Core i3-7100.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes1216

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.

i5-7360U 2.51
i3-7100 2.80
+11.6%

Core i3-7100 outperforms Core i5-7360U by 12% 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: 68%

i5-7360U 3878
i3-7100 4330
+11.7%

Core i3-7100 outperforms Core i5-7360U by 12% 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: 42%

i5-7360U 1118
i3-7100 1251
+11.9%

Core i3-7100 outperforms Core i5-7360U by 12% 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: 42%

i5-7360U 2319
i3-7100 2452
+5.7%

Core i3-7100 outperforms Core i5-7360U by 6% in GeekBench 5 Multi-Core.

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.51 2.80
Integrated graphics card 3.85 3.10
Cost $304 $117
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 51 Watt

The Core i3-7100 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-7360U in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i5-7360U is a notebook processor while Core i3-7100 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-7360U and Core i3-7100, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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