Core 3 100HL vs Core i5-7640K
Primary details
Comparing Core i5-7640K and Core 3 100HL processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in performance ranking | not rated | not rated |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | Desktop processor |
| Architecture codename | Kaby Lake-X (2017) | Raptor Lake-PS |
| Release date | no data | 8 April 2024 (less than a year ago) |
| Current price | $150 | no data |
Detailed specifications
Core i5-7640K and Core 3 100HL 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 cores | 4 (Quad-Core) | 8 (Octa-Core) |
| Threads | no data | 12 |
| Base clock speed | no data | 2.1 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 3.9 GHz | 4.6 GHz |
| L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) | 80 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | 256 KB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |
| L3 cache | 6144 KB (shared) | 12 MB (shared) |
| Chip lithography | 14 nm | 10 nm |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 72 °C | no data |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | no data |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
Compatibility
Information on Core i5-7640K and Core 3 100HL 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 configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Socket | 1151 | 1700 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 112 Watt | 45 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-7640K and Core 3 100HL. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| AES-NI | + | + |
| AVX | + | + |
| vPro | no data | + |
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | + | + |
| TSX | no data | + |
Security technologies
Core i5-7640K and Core 3 100HL technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
| TXT | no data | + |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-7640K and Core 3 100HL are enumerated here.
| VT-d | no data | + |
| VT-x | + | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-7640K and Core 3 100HL. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR4 | DDR4, DDR5 |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | no data | Iris Xe Graphics 48EU |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-7640K and Core 3 100HL.
| PCIe version | no data | 4.0 |
| PCI Express lanes | no data | 8 |
Pros & cons summary
| Physical cores | 4 | 8 |
| Chip lithography | 14 nm | 10 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 112 Watt | 45 Watt |
3 100HL has 100% more physical cores, a 40% more advanced lithography process, and 148.9% lower power consumption.
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