In Control, the Core i3-7100T is same performance as the Core i5-8500T. However, it's a much better value for money, as it's $124 cheaper!
Core i3-7100T
- Up to 83% cheaper – $25.00 vs $149.00
- Up to 83% cheaper
- Up to 83% better value in Control – $0.10 vs $0.60/FPS
- Up to 83% better value in Control
Core i5-8500T
- Is 1 year and 2 months newer – Apr 02, 2018 vs Jan 03, 2017
- Is 1 year and 2 months newer
Control FPS Calculator
Core i3-7100T vs Core i5-8500T: Comparison of performance and price
Core i3-7100T
Jan 3rd, 2017
Average FPS
247 FPS
100%
Min 1% FPS
162 FPS
100%
Price, $
$25
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.1/FPS
100%
Core i5-8500T
Apr 2nd, 2018
Average FPS
248 FPS
100%
Min 1% FPS
162 FPS
100%
Price, $
$149
16%
Value, $/FPS
$0.6/FPS
17%
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-7100T vs Core i5-8500T in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-7100T vs Core i5-8500T in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-7100T
Jan 3rd, 2017
Cores
2-core
33%
L3 Cache
3 MB
33%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
90%
Core i5-8500T
Apr 2nd, 2018
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
9 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.1 GHz
62%
Turbo Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of core specifications
Core i3-7100T Jan 3rd, 2017 | SpecificationsComparison of core specifications | Core i5-8500T Apr 2nd, 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Jan 3rd, 2017 | Released | Apr 2nd, 2018 |
| – | MSRP | – |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| LGA1151 | Socket | LGA1151 |
| 35 W | Power Consumption | 35 W |
| Other Features | ||
| 2400 MHz (DDR4) | RAM | 2666 MHz (DDR4) |
| Intel HD 630 | Integrated GPU | UHD 630 |
| Not Overclockable | Overclock Support | Not Overclockable |
