The Core i3-7100T is a slightly slower gaming CPU than the Core i7-6700, however, it's a much better value for money, as it's $73.66 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i3-7100T
- Up to 75% cheaper – $25.00 vs $98.66
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 46% less energy – 35 vs 65 Watts
Advantages of the Core i7-6700
- A faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 4 threads
Core i3-7100T vs Core i7-6700
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-6700
Jul 1st, 2015
Average FPS
200
100%
Min 1% FPS
137
100%
Price, $
$98.66
25%
Value, $/FPS
$0.49/FPS
24%
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-7100T vs Core i7-6700 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-7100T vs Core i7-6700 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-7100T
Jan 3rd, 2017
Cores
2-core
50%
L3 Cache
3 MB
38%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
Core i7-6700
Jul 1st, 2015
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2133 MHz
89%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-7100T | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-6700 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Jul 1st, 2015 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $303.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Kaby Lake | Codename | Skylake |
35 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
| 2 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.4 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Frequency | 4.0 GHz |
| 3 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2400 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 2133 MHz, DDR4 @ 2133 MHz |
| Intel HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | HD Graphics 530 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
