Intel Core 3 processor 100U | Intel Core i7-7500U | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core 3 processor 100U or Intel Core i7-7500U - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The Intel Core 3 processor 100U has 6 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.70 GHz. Up to 96 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core 3 processor 100U was released in Q1/2024. The Intel Core i7-7500U has 2 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.50 GHz. The CPU supports up to 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-7500U was released in Q4/2016. |
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Intel Core 3 (1) | Family | Intel Core i7 (298) |
Intel Core processors (Series 1) (3) | CPU group | Intel Core i 7000U (18) |
1 | Generation | 7 |
Raptor Lake U | Architecture | Kaby Lake U |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | Intel Core i7-6500U |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core 3 processor 100U has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core 3 processor 100U is 1.20 GHz (4.70 GHz) while the Intel Core i7-7500U has 2 CPU cores and 4 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-7500U is at 2.70 GHz (3.50 GHz). |
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Intel Core 3 processor 100U | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-7500U |
6 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
1.20 GHz (4.70 GHz) 2x Redwood Cove |
A-Core | 2.70 GHz (3.50 GHz) |
0.90 GHz (3.30 GHz) 4x Crestmont |
B-Core | -- |
NPU AI performanceThe performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. |
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Intel Core 3 processor 100U | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-7500U |
Intel® AI Boost | AI hardware | -- |
Intel Deep Learning Boost (Intel DL Boost) | AI specifications | -- |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The Intel Core 3 processor 100U or Intel Core i7-7500U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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Intel Iris Xe Graphics 64 (Alder Lake) | GPU | Intel HD Graphics 620 |
0.35 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.30 GHz |
1.25 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 1.05 GHz |
13 | GPU Generation | 9.5 |
10 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
4 | Max. displays | 3 |
64 | Compute units | 24 |
512 | Shader | 192 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
32 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 32 GB |
12.1 | DirectX Version | 12 |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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Intel Iris Xe Graphics 64 (Alder Lake) | GPU | Intel HD Graphics 620 |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core 3 processor 100U can use up to 96 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 83.2 GB/s. The Intel Core i7-7500U supports up to 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 34.1 GB/s. |
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Intel Core 3 processor 100U | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-7500U |
LPDDR5-5200, DDR5-5200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR4-3200 | Memory | DDR4-2133, DDR3-1866 |
96 GB | Max. Memory | 32 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
83.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 34.1 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
10.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
-- | L3 Cache | 4.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
20 | PCIe lanes | 12 |
39.4 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 11.8 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core 3 processor 100U is 15 W, while the Intel Core i7-7500U has a TDP of 15 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Intel Core 3 processor 100U | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-7500U |
15 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 15 W |
55 W | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
12 W | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core 3 processor 100U is manufactured in 10 nm and has 10.00 MB cache. The Intel Core i7-7500U is manufactured in 14 nm and has a 4.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Core 3 processor 100U | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-7500U |
10 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 |
BGA 1744 | Socket | BGA 1356 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q1/2024 | Release date | Q4/2016 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core 3 processor 100U
Intel Iris Xe Graphics 64 (Alder Lake) @ 1.25 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-7500U
Intel HD Graphics 620 @ 1.05 GHz |
Intel Core 3 processor 100U
6C 8T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-7500U
2C 4T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core 3 processor 100U
6C 8T @ 1.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-7500U
2C 4T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core 3 processor 100U
6C 8T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-7500U
2C 4T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core 3 processor 100U
6C 8T @ 1.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-7500U
2C 4T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core 3 processor 100U
6C 8T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-7500U
2C 4T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core 3 processor 100U
6C 8T @ 1.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-7500U
2C 4T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core 3 processor 100U
6C 8T @ 1.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-7500U
2C 4T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core 3 processor 100U
6C 8T @ 1.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-7500U
2C 4T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core 3 processor 100U
6C 8T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-7500U
2C 4T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core 3 processor 100U
6C 8T @ 1.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-7500U
2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz |
Intel Core 3 processor 100U
6C 8T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-7500U
2C 4T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core 3 processor 100U
6C 8T @ 1.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-7500U
2C 4T @ 3.50 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core 3 processor 100U | Intel Core i7-7500U |
Unknown | Unknown |