Core i7-1160G7 vs Core i3-10100F

Core i7-1160G7

4 Cores8 Thrd15 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2020

Core i3-10100F

4 Cores8 Thrd1 WWMax: 4.3 GHz2020

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-1160G7

4 / 8

8,720

+0.1%

8,714

0.0%

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. The Core i7-1160G7 is positioned at rank #867 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 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 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 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 i7-1160G7	Core i3-10100F
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($426)	✅ More affordable ($50)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-UP4 (2020−2021) / 10 nm SuperFin)	✨ Modern (Comet Lake (2020−2025) / 14 nm)

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

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 i7-1160G7 Benchmark Check

Core i3-10100F Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

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

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.

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.

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Processing Power

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

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

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-1160G7 uses the FCBGA1598 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i3-10100F uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to LPDDR4x-4267 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: 4 (Core i7-1160G7) vs 16 (Core i3-10100F) — the Core i3-10100F offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Tiger Lake-UP3 (Core i7-1160G7) and Intel 400 series (Core i3-10100F).

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

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-1160G7) / not specified (Core i3-10100F). 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.