Intel Core i3-7100 vs Intel Pentium G4400

The Intel Pentium G4400, based on the Skylake S architecture, was released in 2015 and targeted price-conscious users for basic tasks.

The Intel Core i3-7100, part of the Kaby Lake S architecture and released in 2017, was aimed at the mainstream market with improved performance for everyday applications.

Both were manufactured by Intel. Both CPUs are manufactured using the 14 nm fabrication process and utilize PCIe Version 3.0. The Intel Pentium G4400 features 2 cores and 2 threads. The Intel Core i3-7100 also has 2 cores, but offers 4 threads thanks to Intel Hyper-Threading.

Both are equipped with a 3 MB Level 3 Cache. In terms of computing power, the Intel Core i3-7100 significantly outperforms the Intel Pentium G4400 in single-core and multi-core applications, thanks to higher clock speeds and Hyper-Threading. The maximum memory bandwidth is 34 GB/s for the Intel Pentium G4400 and 38 GB/s for the Intel Core i3-7100.

For gaming scenarios, the Intel Core i3-7100 is better suited due to its higher performance. The Intel Pentium G4400 integrates Intel HD Graphics 510, while the Intel Core i3-7100 integrates the more powerful Intel HD Graphics 630; for demanding games, a separate graphics card is necessary for both.

Both processors have a Thermal Design Power (TDP) of 54 Watts, with similar power consumption under load. The Intel Pentium G4400 was a cost-effective option for basic systems, while the Intel Core i3-7100 offered a better price-performance ratio for higher performance.