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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i3-7100T vs Core i7-4712MQ

The Core i3-7100T is slightly faster than the Core i7-4712MQ on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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$33.99View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 4% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 3 years and 9 months newer

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Available for $378

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

179FPS

Core i7-4712MQ

173FPS

Dota 22013

Core i3-7100T

178FPS

Core i7-4712MQ

177FPS

Overwatch 22023

516FPS

516FPS

476FPS

467FPS

Valorant2020

Core i3-7100T

563FPS

Core i7-4712MQ

560FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i3-7100T

198FPS

Core i7-4712MQ

197FPS

PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds2017

Core i3-7100T

366FPS

Core i7-4712MQ

367FPS

World of Warcraft2004

Core i3-7100T

193FPS

Core i7-4712MQ

191FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Core i3-7100T

20%

Core i7-4712MQ

24%

Core i7-4712MQ ranks 4 points higher.

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Core i3-7100T

Core i7-4712MQ

Core i7-4712MQ has 2 more cores.

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Core i3-7100T

Core i7-4712MQ

Core i7-4712MQ has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i3-7100T

3 MB

Core i7-4712MQ

6 MB

Core i7-4712MQ has 3 MB more L3 cache.

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Core i3-7100T

3.4 GHz

Core i7-4712MQ

2.3 GHz

Core i3-7100T has a 48% higher base clock.

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Core i3-7100T

Core i7-4712MQ

3.3 GHz

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Core i3-7100T

35W

Core i7-4712MQ

37W

Core i3-7100T draws 2W less power.

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Core i3-7100T

$33.99

Core i7-4712MQ

Core i3-7100TCore i7-4712MQ

LGA1151

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LGAG3

Kaby Lake

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Haswell

Desktop

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Mobile

Intel HD 630

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Intel HD 4600

2400 MHz (DDR4)

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1600 MHz (DDR3)

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i3-7100T or Core i7-4712MQ?expand_more

The Core i3-7100T. It's 20% faster than the Core i7-4712MQ on average across 100+ games, scoring 20/100 vs 24/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i3-7100T than Core i7-4712MQ?expand_more

20% 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 i7-4712MQ?expand_more

The Core i3-7100T is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i3-7100T worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 20/100 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 i7-4712MQ?expand_more

Performance: Core i3-7100T scores 20/100, Core i7-4712MQ scores 24/100. 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 i7-4712MQ 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 i7-4712MQ?expand_more

The Core i3-7100T is the stronger pick at 20/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.