Key Differences
In short — Core i7-7740X outperforms the cheaper Core i3-7100T on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-7100T is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-7740X is 174 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-7100T.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7740X
- Performs up to 15% better in Starfield than Core i3-7100T - 62 vs 54 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-7100T - 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-7100T
- Up to 76% cheaper than Core i7-7740X - $35.17 vs $147.1
- Up to 73% better value when playing Starfield than Core i7-7740X - $0.72 vs $2.63 per FPS
- Consumes up to 69% less energy than Intel Core i7-7740X - 35 vs 112 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-7740X doesn't have integrated graphics
Starfield
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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In Stock
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Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
54
87%
Value, €/FPS
€0.72/FPS
100%
Price, €
€39.04
100%
Value Winner
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In Stock
Updated 45 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-7740X | vs | Intel Core i3-7100T |
---|---|---|
Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Kaby Lake |
Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
4.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
4.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
112 W | TDP | 35 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
43.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |