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Intel® Core™ i3-7100E

The Intel Core i3-7100E is a embedded processor released on January 1, 2017, built on the Kaby Lake architecture using a 14 nm process. It has 2 cores and 4 threads, a base clock of 2.90 GHz, 3 MB of L3 cache, a 35 W TDP and the FCBGA1440 socket.

IntelCore i3EmbeddedFCBGA1440Kaby LakeTDP 35 W14 nmIntegrated graphics2017
Cores
2
Threads
4
Base Clock
2.9 GHz
Architecture
Kaby Lake
Socket
FCBGA1440
Process Node
14 nm
TDP
35 W
L3 Cache
3 MB
Core layout
PP
2 Performance 4 Threads
Notable capabilities:Extended Page Tables (EPT)

Best for

Mini PCs and graphics-included builds

Overview

The Intel Core i3-7100E is a embedded processor with 2 cores and 4 threads, built on the Kaby Lake architecture (14 nm process). It launched in Jan 2017. A 3-MB L3 cache backs the cores (1.8 MB per core). It addresses DDR4 memory up to 64 GB across 2 channels. The chip drops into the FCBGA1440 socket and exposes PCIe 3.0 (16 lanes). Rated TDP is 35 W. Notable platform capabilities: Extended Page Tables (EPT).

Core Configuration

Cores
2
Threads
4
Threads per Core
2
Base Clock
2.9 GHz
Boost Clock
Not recorded

The Intel Core i3-7100E has 2 physical cores and runs 4 logical threads. It runs 2 threads per core. It runs at a base clock of 2.90 GHz.

Architecture & Generation

Manufacturer
Intel
Family
Core i3
Segment
Embedded
Generation
7th Generation Intel Core i3 Processors
Architecture
Kaby Lake
Codename
Kaby Lake
Process Node
14 nm
Lithography
14 nm
Release Date
Jan 2017

The Intel Core i3-7100E is a embedded processor, belongs to the Intel Core i3 family, uses the Kaby Lake architecture, carries the codename Kaby Lake and is manufactured on a 14 nm process. It launched in Jan 2017.

Cache

L1 Cache (Total)
128 KB
L2 Cache (Total)
512 KB
L2 Cache (per Core)
256 KB
L3 Cache
3 MB
Cache per Core
1.8 MB
Total Cache
3.6 MB

The Intel Core i3-7100E has 128 KB of L1 cache, 512 KB of L2 cache and 3 MB of L3 cache. That adds up to about 3.6 MB of cache, or 1.81 MB per core. Each core has 256 KB of private L2 cache.

Cache Hierarchy

L1L2L3
L1 128 KBL2 512 KBL3 3 MB

The Intel Core i3-7100E has a 3-level cache hierarchy: L1 at 128 KB, L2 at 512 KB and L3 at 3 MB. L3 is the largest level and makes up about 83% of the cache listed here.

Memory Support

Max Memory
64 GB
Memory Channels
2
Memory Bandwidth
38.4 GB/s
Memory Types
DDR4
DDR5 Support
No
DDR4 Support
Yes
LPDDR Support
No
Max Memory Speed
2,400

The Intel Core i3-7100E supports DDR4 memory, addresses up to 64 GB of memory, uses 2 memory channels, runs memory at up to 2,400 MT/s and delivers up to 38.4 GB/s of memory bandwidth. It does not support DDR5 and LPDDR memory.

Graphics

Integrated Graphics
Yes
Graphics Model
Intel HD Graphics 630
Graphics Base Clock
350 MHz
Graphics Max Clock
950 MHz

The Intel Core i3-7100E includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 630) and clocks the graphics up to 0.95 GHz.

Platform & Compatibility

Socket
FCBGA1440
PCIe Generation
3.0
PCIe Lanes
16

The Intel Core i3-7100E uses the FCBGA1440 socket, supports PCI Express 3.0 and provides up to 16 PCIe lanes.

Power & Thermals

TDP
35 W

The Intel Core i3-7100E has a rated TDP of 35 W.

Platform Capabilities

Instruction sets, security, virtualization, AI acceleration and OS readiness. Features are listed as supported, explicitly not supported, or not recorded; a feature that is not recorded is not the same as unsupported.

Instruction Sets

20 supported
Supported
AES-NIAVX2AVXFMA64-bit (x86-64)BMI1BMI2F16CPCLMULQDQRDRANDRDSEEDSSE4.1SSE4.2x86-64-v3SSESSE2SSE3SSSE3x86-64-v2MMX
Not supported
SHAx86-64-v4
Not recorded
AMXAVX-512AVX-VNNICETCET-IBTCET-SS

Security and Reliability

6 supported
Supported
Execute Disable (NX)Boot GuardHardware RNGOS GuardSGXTrusted Execution
Not recorded
AES-NIControl-flow Enforcement (CET)Hardware ShieldOS Guard (SMAP)SMAP

Virtualization

4 supported
Supported
Extended Page Tables (EPT)VT-d (DMA Remapping)VT-x (Hardware Virtualization)Second-Level Address Translation
Not recorded
VT-x with EPTIOMMUUnrestricted Guest

The Intel Core i3-7100E supports AES-NI, AVX2, AVX, FMA, 64-bit (x86-64), BMI1, BMI2, F16C, PCLMULQDQ, RDRAND, RDSEED, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, x86-64-v3, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, x86-64-v2 and MMX among its instruction set features. It does not support SHA and x86-64-v4. Feex has no record for AMX, AVX-512, AVX-VNNI, CET, CET-IBT and CET-SS, which is different from being unsupported.

The Intel Core i3-7100E supports Execute Disable (NX), Boot Guard, Hardware RNG, OS Guard, SGX and Trusted Execution among its security features. Feex has no record for AES-NI, Control-flow Enforcement (CET), Hardware Shield, OS Guard (SMAP) and SMAP, which is different from being unsupported.

The Intel Core i3-7100E supports Extended Page Tables (EPT), VT-d (DMA Remapping), VT-x (Hardware Virtualization) and Second-Level Address Translation among its virtualization features. Feex has no record for VT-x with EPT, IOMMU and Unrestricted Guest, which is different from being unsupported.

Physical & Manufacturing

Launch Price
$225

The Intel Core i3-7100E is manufactured by Intel. It launched at a price of $225.

Naming & Aliases

Display Name
Intel® Core™ i3-7100E
Model Number
i3-7100E
Product line brand
Core

The Intel Core i3-7100E is also identified by the model number i3-7100E.

Real-world compute in the Feex fleet

No Feex fleet machines with the Intel Core i3-7100E have reported compute telemetry yet, so real-world compute for this processor is not recorded.

How fleet compute is measured · Fleet compute leaderboard · JSON

Data Coverage

Feex has recorded 49% of the specifications it tracks for the Intel Core i3-7100E. Values Feex does not hold are shown as "Not recorded" rather than estimated.

Not recorded: Core Configuration: Performance Cores, Efficiency Cores, Hybrid Architecture, All-Core Boost and Unlocked Multiplier. Architecture & Generation: ISA Family and Market Status. Cache: L4 Cache. Memory Support: ECC Memory. Graphics: Execution Units, Display Outputs and Max Video Memory. Platform & Compatibility: Package and Package Size. Power & Thermals: Base Power, Maximum Turbo Power, Configurable TDP (Min), Configurable TDP (Max), Max Junction Temperature and Tcase. Physical & Manufacturing: Transistor Count, Die Size, Die Count and Foundry. Naming & Aliases: Normalized Name, SKU, Processor Number and Part Number. Performance: single-core and multi-core ratings and all computed performance metrics.

Common questions

How many cores and threads does the Intel Core i3-7100E have?

The Intel Core i3-7100E has 2 cores and 4 threads.

What architecture does the Intel Core i3-7100E use?

The Intel Core i3-7100E is built on the Kaby Lake architecture on a 14 nm process.

Does the Intel Core i3-7100E have integrated graphics?

Yes. The Intel Core i3-7100E includes integrated graphics: Intel HD Graphics 630.

What socket does the Intel Core i3-7100E use?

The Intel Core i3-7100E uses the FCBGA1440 socket.

What memory does the Intel Core i3-7100E support?

The Intel Core i3-7100E supports DDR4 up to 64 GB across 2 channels.

What is the TDP of the Intel Core i3-7100E?

The Intel Core i3-7100E has a TDP of 35 W.

What advanced capabilities does the Intel Core i3-7100E support?

Notable platform capabilities reported for the Intel Core i3-7100E include Extended Page Tables (EPT).

What is the Intel Core i3-7100E best for?

Based on its specifications, the Intel Core i3-7100E is well suited for Mini PCs and graphics-included builds.

How much cache does the Intel Core i3-7100E have?

The Intel Core i3-7100E has 128 KB of L1 cache, 512 KB of L2 cache and 3 MB of L3 cache.

Which features does the Intel Core i3-7100E not support?

The Intel Core i3-7100E does not support SHA and x86-64-v4.