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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i3-7100T vs Core i5-12500TE

The Core i3-7100T is quite a bit slower than the Core i5-12500TE on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 50% faster on average across 100+ games
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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

180FPS

Core i5-12500TE

260FPS

Overwatch 22023

516FPS

529FPS

478FPS

589FPS

Valorant2020

Core i3-7100T

564FPS

Core i5-12500TE

630FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i3-7100T

324FPS

Core i5-12500TE

330FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i3-7100T

198FPS

Core i5-12500TE

210FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i3-7100T

592FPS

Core i5-12500TE

660FPS

Apex Legends2019

Core i3-7100T

366FPS

Core i5-12500TE

368FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Core i3-7100T

19%

Core i5-12500TE

38%

Core i5-12500TE ranks 19 points higher.

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Core i3-7100T

Core i5-12500TE

Core i5-12500TE has 4 more cores.

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Core i3-7100T

Core i5-12500TE

Core i5-12500TE has 8 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i3-7100T

3 MB

Core i5-12500TE

18 MB

Core i5-12500TE has 15 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i3-7100T

3.4 GHz

Core i5-12500TE

1.9 GHz

Core i3-7100T has a 79% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i3-7100T

Core i5-12500TE

4.3 GHz

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Core i3-7100T

35W

Core i5-12500TE

35W

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Core i3-7100T

$33.99

Core i5-12500TE

Core i3-7100TCore i5-12500TE

LGA1151

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LGA1700

Kaby Lake

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Alder Lake-S

Desktop

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Desktop

Intel HD 630

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UHD Graphics 770

2400 MHz (DDR4)

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3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i3-7100T or Core i5-12500TE?expand_more

The Core i5-12500TE. It's 100% faster than the Core i3-7100T on average across 100+ games, scoring 38/100 vs 19/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i5-12500TE than Core i3-7100T?expand_more

100% 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 i5-12500TE?expand_more

The Core i5-12500TE is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i5-12500TE worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 38/100 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 i5-12500TE?expand_more

Performance: Core i3-7100T scores 19/100, Core i5-12500TE scores 38/100. 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 i5-12500TE 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 i5-12500TE?expand_more

The Core i5-12500TE is the stronger pick at 38/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.