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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i3-7100T vs Core i3-8109U

The Core i3-7100T is slightly slower than the Core i3-8109U on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 6% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 1 year and 3 months newer

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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League of Legends2009

Core i3-7100T

182FPS

Core i3-8109U

191FPS

Dota 22013

179FPS

181FPS

482FPS

495FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i3-7100T

199FPS

Core i3-8109U

200FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core i3-7100T

516FPS

Core i3-8109U

517FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i3-7100T

594FPS

Core i3-8109U

600FPS

Valorant2020

Core i3-7100T

566FPS

Core i3-8109U

572FPS

Apex Legends2019

Core i3-7100T

366FPS

Core i3-8109U

366FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

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Core i3-7100T

19%

Core i3-8109U

26%

Core i3-8109U ranks 7 points higher.

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3 MB

4 MB

Core i3-8109U has 1 MB more L3 cache.

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Core i3-7100T

3.4 GHz

Core i3-8109U

3 GHz

Core i3-7100T has a 13% higher base clock.

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Core i3-7100T

Core i3-8109U

3.6 GHz

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Core i3-7100T

35W

Core i3-8109U

28W

Core i3-8109U draws 7W less power.

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Core i3-7100T

$33.99

Core i3-8109U

Core i3-7100TCore i3-8109U

LGA1151

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Intel BGA 1356

Kaby Lake

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Kaby Lake-R

Desktop

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Mobile

Intel HD 630

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Iris Pro Plus

2400 MHz (DDR4)

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DDR4

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i3-7100T or Core i3-8109U?expand_more

The Core i3-8109U. It's 37% faster than the Core i3-7100T on average across 100+ games, scoring 26/100 vs 19/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i3-8109U than Core i3-7100T?expand_more

37% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i3-7100T or Core i3-8109U?expand_more

The Core i3-8109U is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i3-8109U worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 26/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i3-7100T and Core i3-8109U?expand_more

Performance: Core i3-7100T scores 19/100, Core i3-8109U scores 26/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i3-7100T or Core i3-8109U bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i3-7100T or Core i3-8109U?expand_more

The Core i3-8109U is the stronger pick at 26/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.