Core i3-7020U vs Core i3-7102E

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 i3-7020U is positioned at rank 70 and the Core i3-7102E is on rank 974, so the Core i3-7020U 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 i3-7020U

#15

Ryzen 5 220

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

97%

#18

Ryzen 5 8500G

MSRP: $179|Avg: $150

94%

#58

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

229%

#59

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

225%

#60

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

207%

#61

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

206%

#62

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

204%

#64

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

197%

#65

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

189%

#66

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

189%

#67

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

183%

#70

Core i3-7020U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#75

Core i3-4030U

MSRP: $281|Avg: N/A

97%

#79

Atom D2500

MSRP: $42|Avg: N/A

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-7102E

#1

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

26988%

#2

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

25501%

#3

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

18516%

#4

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

5578%

#5

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

4418%

#6

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

3865%

#7

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

2214%

#8

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

2185%

#9

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1989%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1989%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1967%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1914%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1887%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1880%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1863%

#974

Core i3-7102E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $80

100%

#975

Core 2 Quad Q8400

MSRP: $183|Avg: $128

98%

#976

Pentium Dual-Core E2180

MSRP: $84|Avg: $5

97%

#977

Pentium E2180

MSRP: $84|Avg: $15

97%

#978

Pentium Dual-Core E2140

MSRP: $74|Avg: $5

95%

#979

Core i7-960

MSRP: $309|Avg: $110

95%

#980

E1-1500

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

95%

#981

Core i5-2405S

MSRP: $309|Avg: $120

95%

#982

Celeron 420

MSRP: $39|Avg: $15

94%

#983

Athlon II X4 615e

MSRP: $186|Avg: $30

94%

#984

Athlon X2 BE-2350

MSRP: $90|Avg: $10

94%

#985

Core 2 Quad Q8300

MSRP: $179|Avg: $10

93%

#986

Core i7-860

MSRP: $284|Avg: $30

92%

#987

Core i7-870

MSRP: $300|Avg: $80

91%

#988

Athlon 64 X2 5000+

MSRP: $136|Avg: $42

91%

#989

Core i3-6102E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $35

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i3-7020U leads in gaming performance. However, the Core i3-7102E is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 1.2% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i3-7020U	Core i3-7102E
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($80)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i3-7020U	Core i3-7102E
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($80)

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 i3-7020U Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-7020U and Core i3-7102E

Core i3-7020U

The Core i3-7020U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 10 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,567 points. Launch price was $281.

Core i3-7102E

The Core i3-7102E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 2.1 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 2,599 points. Launch price was $225.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i3-7020U and Core i3-7102E share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.3 GHz on the Core i3-7020U versus 2.1 GHz on the Core i3-7102E — a 9.1% clock advantage for the Core i3-7020U. Both are built on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture using a 14 nm process. In PassMark, the Core i3-7020U scores 2,567 against the Core i3-7102E's 2,599 — a 1.2% lead for the Core i3-7102E. Both processors carry 3 MB of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i3-7020U	Core i3-7102E
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.3 GHz+10%	2.1 GHz
Base Clock	2.3 GHz	—
L3 Cache	3 MB	3 MB
L2 Cache	512 kB	512 kB
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Kaby Lake (2016−2019)	Kaby Lake (2016−2019)
PassMark	2,567	2,599+1%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	659
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,962
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	1,898

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i3-7020U) / Yes (Core i3-7102E). The Core i3-7102E includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 630), while the Core i3-7020U requires a dedicated GPU.