What is the Intel Core i3-7100?
The Intel Core i3-7100 is a desktop processor with 2 cores and 4 threads. Intel launched it in January 2017 as part of the Core i3 lineup. It uses the Kaby Lake architecture, a 14 nm fabrication process, and the FCLGA1151 socket. Its base clock is 3.9 GHz, and it has 3 MB of L3 cache and a 51 W TDP.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Intel Core i3-7100 |
|---|---|
| Launch | January 2017 |
| Architecture | Kaby Lake |
| Process | 14 nm |
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 |
| Base clock | 3.9 GHz |
| L3 cache | 3 MB |
| TDP | 51 W |
| Socket | FCLGA1151 |
Use Cases
The i3-7100 suits everyday computing tasks. These include office work, web browsing, document editing, video playback, and light multitasking. It also runs general-purpose desktop and embedded applications that do not need many cores. Buyers who compare it with newer chips should check core count, cache size and clock speed against their workload.
Thinvent Products
The Thinvent range does not include the Intel Core i3-7100. Thinvent builds its systems with newer Intel processors, including the Core i3-1215U, Core i5-1240P, Core i7-1255U and Core 5 120U. It also has the Intel N5095A, AMD Ryzen 5 7430U and ARM Cortex A53. These products serve industrial, office and thin-client deployments. Their listed features are shown in the product cards on this page.
Thinvent Products Featuring Comparable Intel Technology
Thinvent has Intel-based systems with more cores and higher clock speeds than the i3-7100. The Thinvent Aero Mini PC and Thinvent Industrial PC IPC3 use the Core i3-1215U with 6 cores and up to 4.4 GHz. The Thinvent Industrial PC IPC5 uses the Core i5-1240P with 12 cores and up to 4.4 GHz. These systems are a fit for buyers who need more processing power than the i3-7100 has.
