Core i3-4100M vs Core i7-7Y75

Core i3-4100M

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.5 GHz2013

Core i7-7Y75

2 Cores4 Thrd4.5 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2016

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-4100M

2 / 4

2,531

0.0%

2,534

+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. The Core i3-4100M is positioned at rank 114 and the Core i7-7Y75 is on rank 1181, so the Core i3-4100M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 i3-4100M

#31

Ryzen 5 230

MSRP: $200|Avg: $190

100%

#102

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

290%

#103

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

286%

#104

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

262%

#105

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

261%

#106

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

259%

#108

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

250%

#109

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

239%

#110

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

239%

#111

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

233%

#114

Core i3-4100M

MSRP: $225|Avg: $99

100%

#126

Celeron N4000

MSRP: $107|Avg: $30

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-7Y75

#1169

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

4549%

#1170

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

4482%

#1171

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

4115%

#1172

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

4096%

#1173

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

4059%

#1175

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3919%

#1176

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

3758%

#1177

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

3752%

#1178

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3651%

#1181

Core i7-7Y75

MSRP: $393|Avg: $285

100%

#1183

Core i7-4500U

MSRP: $398|Avg: N/A

97%

#1185

Athlon Neo X2 L325

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

95%

#1186

Core i3-2370M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

94%

#1187

Core i3-3217UE

MSRP: $225|Avg: $35

94%

#1188

Celeron T3000

MSRP: $150|Avg: $54

93%

#1189

Core m7-6Y75

MSRP: $393|Avg: $393

93%

#1190

Core M-5Y10

MSRP: $281|Avg: $20

91%

#1193

Celeron 900

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

87%

#1194

Pentium T3400

MSRP: $150|Avg: $90

87%

#1195

Core 2 Solo SU3500

MSRP: $262|Avg: $15

87%

#1196

Core 2 Duo E8335

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

85%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i7-7Y75 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i3-4100M in both compute-intensive tasks (0.1% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i3-4100M	Core i7-7Y75
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($99)	⚠️ Higher cost ($285)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: While both processors are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Core i3-4100M holds the technical lead in efficiency. Priced at $99 (vs $285), it costs 65% less. While offering basic entry-level performance, it results in a 188% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Core i7-7Y75.

Insight	Core i3-4100M	Core i7-7Y75
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+188%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($99)	⚠️ Higher cost ($285)

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 i3-4100M Benchmark Check

Core i7-7Y75 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-4100M and Core i7-7Y75

Core i3-4100M

The Core i3-4100M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 June 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA946. Thermal design power (TDP): 37 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,531 points. Launch price was $225.

Core i7-7Y75

The Core i7-7Y75 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 August 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1515. Thermal design power (TDP): 4.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,534 points. Launch price was $393.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i3-4100M and Core i7-7Y75 share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.5 GHz on the Core i3-4100M versus 3.6 GHz on the Core i7-7Y75 — a 36.1% clock advantage for the Core i7-7Y75 (base: 2.5 GHz vs 1.3 GHz). The Core i3-4100M uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Core i7-7Y75 uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-4100M scores 2,531 against the Core i7-7Y75's 2,534 — a 0.1% lead for the Core i7-7Y75. L3 cache: 3 MB on the Core i3-4100M vs 4 MB on the Core i7-7Y75.

Feature	Core i3-4100M	Core i7-7Y75
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.5 GHz	3.6 GHz+44%
Base Clock	2.5 GHz+92%	1.3 GHz
L3 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%
L2 Cache	512 kB	512 kB
Process	22 nm	14 nm-36%
Architecture	Haswell (2013−2015)	Kaby Lake (2016−2019)
PassMark	2,531	2,534

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-4100M uses the PGA946 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-7Y75 uses FCBGA1515 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i3-4100M	Core i7-7Y75
Socket	PGA946	FCBGA1515
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3L-1600	—
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-4100M) / not specified (Core i7-7Y75). The Core i3-4100M includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 4600), while the Core i7-7Y75 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-4100M targets Mobile.

Feature	Core i3-4100M	Core i7-7Y75
Integrated GPU	Yes	—
IGPU Model	HD Graphics 4600	—
Unlocked	No	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	—
Target Use	Mobile	—

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Value Analysis

The Core i3-4100M launched at $225 MSRP, while the Core i7-7Y75 debuted at $393. At current prices ($99 vs $285), the Core i3-4100M is $186 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i3-4100M delivers 25.6 pts/$ vs 8.9 pts/$ for the Core i7-7Y75 — making the Core i3-4100M the 96.8% better value option.