Core i3-7100H vs Phenom II 42 TWKR Black Edition
Core i3-7100H
Phenom II 42 TWKR Black Edition
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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 i3-7100H is positioned at rank 522 and the Phenom II 42 TWKR Black Edition is on rank 146, so the Phenom II 42 TWKR Black Edition offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i3-7100H
Performance Per Dollar Phenom II 42 TWKR Black Edition
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i3-7100H | Phenom II 42 TWKR Black Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake-H (2017) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Deneb (2009−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i3-7100H | Phenom II 42 TWKR Black Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-7100H and Phenom II 42 TWKR Black Edition
Core i3-7100H
The Core i3-7100H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake-H (2017) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,450 points. Launch price was $393.
Phenom II 42 TWKR Black Edition
The Phenom II 42 TWKR Black Edition is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Deneb (2009−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,489 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Core i3-7100H packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Phenom II 42 TWKR Black Edition offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Phenom II 42 TWKR Black Edition has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Core i3-7100H versus 2 GHz on the Phenom II 42 TWKR Black Edition — a 33.3% clock advantage for the Core i3-7100H. The Core i3-7100H uses the Kaby Lake-H (2017) architecture (14 nm), while the Phenom II 42 TWKR Black Edition uses Deneb (2009−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-7100H scores 3,450 against the Phenom II 42 TWKR Black Edition's 3,489 — a 1.1% lead for the Phenom II 42 TWKR Black Edition. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Core i3-7100H vs 6 MB (total) on the Phenom II 42 TWKR Black Edition.
| Feature | Core i3-7100H | Phenom II 42 TWKR Black Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.8 GHz+40% | 2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | 6 MB (total)+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 512 kB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 14 nm-69% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Kaby Lake-H (2017) | Deneb (2009−2011) |
| PassMark | 3,450 | 3,489+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,011 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i3-7100H uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Phenom II 42 TWKR Black Edition uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i3-7100H | Phenom II 42 TWKR Black Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1440 | AM3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2400 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i3-7100H) / not specified (Phenom II 42 TWKR Black Edition). The Core i3-7100H includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 630), while the Phenom II 42 TWKR Black Edition requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-7100H targets Performance Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i3-7100H rivals Ryzen 3 2300U.
| Feature | Core i3-7100H | Phenom II 42 TWKR Black Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics 630 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | — |
| Target Use | Performance Laptop | — |
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