The Core i3-7100T is a slightly slower gaming CPU than the Core i5-8500T, however, it's a much better value for money, as it's $73.00 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i3-7100T
- Up to 58% cheaper – $52.00 vs $125.00
- A much better value for money for gaming
Advantages of the Core i5-8500T
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
Core i3-7100T vs Core i5-8500T for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-7100T
Jan 3rd, 2017
Average FPS
200
100%
Min 1% FPS
139
99%
Price, $
$52
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.26/FPS
100%
Core i5-8500T
Apr 2nd, 2018
Average FPS
201
100%
Min 1% FPS
140
100%
Price, $
$125
41%
Value, $/FPS
$0.62/FPS
42%
Core i3-7100T vs Core i5-8500T in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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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 all specifications
Core i3-7100T | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-8500T |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Apr 2nd, 2018 |
| Not Available | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Kaby Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| 35 W | Power Consumption | 35 W |
| Performance | ||
| 2 | Cores | 6 |
| 4 | Threads | 6 |
3.4 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.1 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
| 3 MB | L3 Cache | 9 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2400 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| Intel HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | UHD 630 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
