Core i3-7100H

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i3-7100H

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Core i3-7100H based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,894 Rank: 958
Rank Name Score Visual
954 Ryzen Embedded R1606G 4,896
+0%
955 Xeon E5-2623 v4 4,895
+0%
956 Core i5-3570 4,895
+0%
957 Core i7-5650U 4,895
+0%
958 Core i3-7100H 4,894
959 Core i3-9100TE 4,893
+-0%
960 Xeon W3690 4,892
+-0%
961 Xeon E5-2650 v2 4,891
-0.1%
962 Core i5-5287U 4,890
-0.1%
963 Pentium Gold G5400T 4,889
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i3-7100H based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,588 Rank: 1105
Rank Name Score Visual
1101 Phenom II X4 B50 4,591
+0.1%
1102 Athlon Gold 7220U 4,591
+0.1%
1103 Intel Core i5-6198DU 4,590
+0%
1104 Core i7-6600U 4,589
+0%
1105 Core i3-7100H 4,588
1106 Core i5-3330 4,588
+0%
1107 A10-9700E 4,588
+0%
1108 Celeron N3010 4,587
+-0%
1109 Core i5-6287U 4,586
+-0%
1110 Core i3-4160 4,586
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i3-7100H based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,098 Rank: 880
Rank Name Score Visual
876 Xeon E3-1235L v5 5,105
+0.1%
877 Xeon E5-1620 v4 5,104
+0.1%
878 Core i5-7Y57 5,104
+0.1%
879 Xeon E5-2667 v2 5,099
+0%
880 Core i3-7100H 5,098
881 Pentium G3430 5,096
+-0%
882 Core i5-3570K 5,095
-0.1%
883 Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE 5,094
-0.1%
884 Core i5-2550K 5,094
-0.1%
885 Pentium G3460 5,093
-0.1%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Core i3-7100H based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,556 Rank: 1136
Rank Name Score Visual
1132 PRO A10-8770E 4,558
+0%
1133 Core i3-6100T 4,557
+0%
1134 Core i7-920XM 4,557
+0%
1135 Ryzen Embedded R1505G 4,556
+0%
1136 Core i3-7100H 4,556
1137 Core i3-4130 4,556
+0%
1138 Ryzen 3 3200U 4,556
+0%
1139 Xeon E5462 4,556
+0%
1140 Core i5-4330M 4,556
+0%
1141 Athlon PRO 200GE 4,555
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i3-7100H based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,533 Rank: 1139
Rank Name Score Visual
1135 Core i7-4610M 4,534
+0%
1136 Xeon L5520 4,534
+0%
1137 Xeon E5472 4,534
+0%
1138 Core i7-6650U 4,533
+0%
1139 Core i3-7100H 4,533
1140 Athlon II X4 640 4,533
+0%
1141 Core i5-4330M 4,533
+0%
1142 PRO A10-8750B 4,533
+0%
1143 Pentium Gold G5400T 4,532
+-0%
1144 Core i5-4570T 4,532
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i3-7100H based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,587 Rank: 993
Rank Name Score Visual
989 Core i7-2720QM 4,588
+0%
990 Core i3-7101E 4,588
+0%
991 Core i7-960 4,588
+0%
992 Pentium Silver N6005 4,588
+0%
993 Core i3-7100H 4,587
994 Core i3-10110U 4,586
+-0%
995 Core i3-4360 4,586
+-0%
996 Xeon X5560 4,586
+-0%
997 Pentium Gold G5620 4,585
+-0%
998 Core i5-6260U 4,585
+-0%

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Core i3-7100H Details

The Core i3-7100H ranks as a modest performer in the broader CPU landscape, offering a balanced mix of efficiency and integrated graphics suited for light productivity and multimedia tasks. Released in 2017 as part of Intel's Kaby Lake-H family, this mobile processor is now over six years old, placing it firmly in the older generation of mainstream CPUs. While it no longer competes with modern high-performance or enthusiast platforms, its design reflects the efficiency-driven architecture that defined Intel’s mobile roadmap during the late 2010s.

Built on a 14 nm process and based on the Kaby Lake microarchitecture, the i3-7100H features two physical cores with four threads enabled via Hyper-Threading, making it capable of handling basic multitasking and light workloads efficiently. It operates at a base frequency of 3.0 GHz, with no turbo boost capability, and supports a maximum of 64 GB of DDR4-2400, DDR3L-1600, and LPDDR3-2133 memory across two channels. Its 35 W TDP ensures low power consumption and thermal efficiency, ideal for thin-and-light laptops.

The processor includes Intel’s HD Graphics 630, a capable integrated GPU with 24 execution units and a base frequency of 350 MHz, capable of boosting up to 950 MHz. This GPU supports up to three displays and is sufficient for everyday use, light photo editing, and 1080p video playback. While not suited for modern gaming, it offers adequate graphics performance for basic tasks.

In terms of features, the i3-7100H supports a wide array of instruction sets including SSE, AVX, AVX2, AES-NI, and Intel’s virtualization extensions (VT-x, VT-d), making it suitable for virtual machines and lightweight development environments. It also supports Intel Speed Shift, Enhanced SpeedStep, and Intel Smart Response Technology, enhancing power management and responsiveness.

Benchmark data reveals the i3-7100H scores 4894 overall, placing it at #958 among 2060 CPUs, with a single-core score of 5098 (#880) and a multicore score of 4588 (#1105). It outperforms several older dual-core processors like the Core i5-5287U and FX-8100, but trails behind modern mainstream chips such as the Ryzen 5 9600X and Core i7-13700K. Its single-core performance is stronger than its multicore capabilities, indicating it is more suited to tasks that benefit from high clock speeds rather than parallel processing.

As of March 2026, the Core i3-7100H remains a viable option for budget laptops, educational use, or secondary devices where power efficiency and integrated graphics are priorities. However, it is clearly outpaced by current-generation CPUs in both raw performance and modern feature support, making it best suited for users who prioritize cost and energy efficiency over cutting-edge performance.
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Intel Core i3-7100H

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i3-7100H
Family: Core
Series: i3-7100
Model Number: i3-7100H
Cores: 2
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 3000 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 30x (locked)
Microarchitecture: Kaby Lake
Core Name: Kaby Lake H
Core Family: 6
Core Model: 158
Package: FCBGA-1440
Chipset: Sunrise
Target Segment: Mobile
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 35 W
Release Price: $225.00

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 128 KiB
L1 Instruction Cache: 64 KiB (8-way set associative)
L1 Data Cache: 64 KiB (8-way set associative)
L2 Cache: 0.5 MiB (4-way set associative)
L3 Cache: 3 MiB (16-way set associative)

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: LPDDR3-2133 DDR3L-1600 and DDR4-2400
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 64 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 35.76 GB/s
ECC Support: No

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics 630
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 950 MHz
Execution Units: 24

Physical Specifications

Process: 14 nm
Manufacturer: Intel
Technology: CMOS
Word Size: 64-bit
ISA: x86-64 (x86)

CPU Features

MMX EMMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 ABM BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 AES RdRand ADX CLMUL F16C x86-16 x86-32 x86-64 Real Protected SMM FPU NX HT EIST SST VT-x VT-d EPT MPX SGX Secure Key SMEP IPT Flex Memory MWT ISRT SBA
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