Core i3-10100F vs Core i7-1160G7

Core i3-10100F

4 Cores8 Thrd1 WWMax: 4.3 GHz2020

Core i7-1160G7

4 Cores8 Thrd15 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2020

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-10100F

4 / 8

8,714

0.0%

8,720

+0.1%

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-10100F

#18

Ryzen 9 3900

MSRP: $499|Avg: $150

117%

#19

Ryzen 5 3600X

MSRP: $249|Avg: $90

116%

#20

Core i7-14700KF

MSRP: $384|Avg: $260

115%

#21

Core i7-14700K

MSRP: $409|Avg: $270

111%

#22

Ryzen 5 4500

MSRP: $129|Avg: $85

108%

#23

Ryzen 5 5600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $115

108%

#24

Celeron G5925

MSRP: $62|Avg: $15

107%

#25

Ryzen 5 7500F

MSRP: $179|Avg: $145

106%

#26

Core Ultra 5 245

MSRP: $319|Avg: $220

105%

#27

Ryzen 7 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $86

104%

#28

Core Ultra 7 265KF

MSRP: $379|Avg: $323

104%

#29

Core Ultra 7 265F

MSRP: $369|Avg: $276

102%

#30

Core i5-12400F

MSRP: $174|Avg: $110

102%

#31

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

101%

#32

Ryzen 7 2700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $100

100%

#33

Core i3-10100F

MSRP: $88|Avg: $50

100%

#34

Ryzen 5 7400F

MSRP: $150|Avg: $147

100%

#35

Ryzen 5 9600X

MSRP: $279|Avg: $178

97%

#36

Ryzen 7 3800X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $140

94%

#37

Ryzen 3 5300G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

94%

#38

Ryzen 9 7900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $316

93%

#39

Ryzen 5 5600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $135

93%

#40

Core i5-14600KF

MSRP: $304|Avg: $239

93%

#41

Ryzen 7 5800

MSRP: $349|Avg: $160

92%

#42

Core i3-14100F

MSRP: $109|Avg: $96

92%

#43

Ryzen 7 3700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $140

92%

#44

Ryzen 5 7600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $178

91%

#45

Ryzen 3 3100

MSRP: $99|Avg: $75

91%

#46

Core i5-13490F

MSRP: $235|Avg: $170

90%

#47

Ryzen 5 5600F

MSRP: $99|Avg: $129

90%

#48

Ryzen 9 PRO 3900

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-1160G7

#855

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1433%

#856

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1412%

#857

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1297%

#858

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1291%

#859

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1279%

#861

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1235%

#862

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1184%

#863

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1182%

#864

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1150%

#867

Core i7-1160G7

MSRP: $426|Avg: N/A

100%

#873

Celeron M 540

MSRP: $86|Avg: $20

99%

#877

Microsoft SQ1

MSRP: $300|Avg: $180

98%

#879

Core i5-6440HQ

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

98%

#882

Celeron Dual-Core T1600

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i7-1160G7 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i3-10100F in both compute-intensive tasks (0.1% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i3-10100F	Core i7-1160G7
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($50)	⚠️ Higher cost ($426)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Comet Lake (2020−2025) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-UP4 (2020−2021) / 10 nm SuperFin)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: The Core i3-10100F offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $50 (vs $426), it costs 88% less. While offering competitive performance, it results in a 751% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Core i7-1160G7.

Insight	Core i3-10100F	Core i7-1160G7
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+751%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($50)	⚠️ Higher cost ($426)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i3-10100F Benchmark Check

Core i7-1160G7 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-10100F and Core i7-1160G7

Core i3-10100F

The Core i3-10100F is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 12 October 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 8,714 points. Launch price was $122.

Core i7-1160G7

The Core i7-1160G7 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 September 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-UP4 (2020−2021) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm SuperFin process technology. Socket: FCBGA1598. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 8,720 points. Launch price was $426.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i3-10100F and Core i7-1160G7 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the Core i3-10100F versus 4.4 GHz on the Core i7-1160G7 — a 2.3% clock advantage for the Core i7-1160G7 (base: 3.6 GHz vs 1.2 GHz). The Core i3-10100F uses the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-1160G7 uses Tiger Lake-UP4 (2020−2021) (10 nm SuperFin). In PassMark, the Core i3-10100F scores 8,714 against the Core i7-1160G7's 8,720 — a 0.1% lead for the Core i7-1160G7. L3 cache: 6 MB on the Core i3-10100F vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-1160G7.

Feature	Core i3-10100F	Core i7-1160G7
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.3 GHz	4.4 GHz+2%
Base Clock	3.6 GHz+200%	1.2 GHz
L3 Cache	6 MB	12 MB (total)+100%
L2 Cache	1 MB	1.25 MB (per core)+25%
Process	14 nm	10 nm SuperFin-29%
Architecture	Comet Lake (2020−2025)	Tiger Lake-UP4 (2020−2021)
PassMark	8,714	8,720
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,758

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-10100F uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-1160G7 uses FCBGA1598 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-2666 memory speed. The Core i3-10100F supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Core i3-10100F) vs 4 (Core i7-1160G7) — the Core i3-10100F offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel 400 series (Core i3-10100F) and Tiger Lake-UP3 (Core i7-1160G7).

Feature	Core i3-10100F	Core i7-1160G7
Socket	LGA1200	FCBGA1598
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2666	LPDDR4x-4267
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB+300%	32 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	16+300%	4

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i3-10100F) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-1160G7). The Core i7-1160G7 includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe Graphics 96EU), while the Core i3-10100F requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-1160G7 targets Premium Ultrabook/Tablet. Direct competitor: Core i7-1160G7 rivals Ryzen 7 4800U.