3 100U vs i7-870S

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-870S
2010
4 cores / 8 threads, 82 Watt
1.74
Core 3 100U
2024
6 cores / 8 threads, 15 Watt
9.12
+424%

Core 3 100U outperforms Core i7-870S by a whopping 424% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-870S and Core 3 100U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2039841
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataRaptor Lake-U
Power efficiency2.0157.50
Architecture codenameLynnfield (2009−2010)Raptor Lake-U Refresh (2024)
Release date19 July 2010 (14 years ago)8 January 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$426

Detailed specifications

Core i7-870S and Core 3 100U 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Performance-coresno data2
Efficient-coresno data4
Threads88
Base clock speed2.66 GHz1.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.6 GHz4.7 GHz
Bus rate2.5 GT/s55 MHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)10 MB (shared)
Chip lithography45 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size296 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Number of transistors774 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-870S and Core 3 100U 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
SocketFCLGA1156,LGA1156FCBGA1744
Power consumption (TDP)82 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-870S and Core 3 100U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology1.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring-+
Flex Memory Accessno data+
Demand Based Switching-no data
PAE36 Bitno data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i7-870S and Core 3 100U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-870S and Core 3 100U are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-870S and Core 3 100U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267
Maximum memory size16 GB96 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth21 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel® Graphics
Quick Sync Video-+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.25 GHz
Execution Unitsno data64

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-870S and Core 3 100U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-870S and Core 3 100U integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data4096 x 2304 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-870S and Core 3 100U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.1
OpenGLno data4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-870S and Core 3 100U.

PCIe version2.04.0
PCI Express lanes168

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.

i7-870S 1.74
3 100U 9.12
+424%

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.

i7-870S 2765
3 100U 14493
+424%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.74 9.12
Recency 19 July 2010 8 January 2024
Physical cores 4 6
Power consumption (TDP) 82 Watt 15 Watt

3 100U has a 424.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 13 years, 50% more physical cores, and 446.7% lower power consumption.

The Core 3 100U is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-870S in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-870S is a desktop processor while Core 3 100U is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-870S and Core 3 100U, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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