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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i3-7100T vs Core i7-820QM

The Core i3-7100T is much faster than the Core i7-820QM on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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$37.00View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 120% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 7 years and 5 months newer

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Available for $546

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i3-7100T

197FPS

Core i7-820QM

176FPS

League of Legends2009

173FPS

92FPS

467FPS

284FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i3-7100T

213FPS

Core i7-820QM

209FPS

Valorant2020

Core i3-7100T

560FPS

Core i7-820QM

540FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i3-7100T

588FPS

Core i7-820QM

588FPS

Dota 22013

Core i3-7100T

177FPS

Core i7-820QM

169FPS

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.02020

Core i3-7100T

236FPS

Core i7-820QM

263FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Core i3-7100T

20%

Core i7-820QM

Core i3-7100T ranks 14 points higher.

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Core i3-7100T

Core i7-820QM

Core i7-820QM has 2 more cores.

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Core i3-7100T

Core i7-820QM

Core i7-820QM has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i3-7100T

3 MB

Core i7-820QM

8 MB

Core i7-820QM has 5 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i3-7100T

3.4 GHz

Core i7-820QM

1.733 GHz

Core i3-7100T has a 96% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i3-7100T

Core i7-820QM

3.067 GHz

TDPhelp

Core i3-7100T

35W

Core i7-820QM

45W

Core i3-7100T draws 10W less power.

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Core i3-7100T

$37.00

Core i7-820QM

Core i3-7100TCore i7-820QM

LGA1151

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LGAG1

Kaby Lake

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Clarksfield

Desktop

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Mobile

Intel HD 630

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None

2400 MHz (DDR4)

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1333 MHz (DDR3)

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i3-7100T or Core i7-820QM?expand_more

The Core i7-820QM. It's 233% faster than the Core i3-7100T on average across 100+ games, scoring 6/100 vs 20/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i7-820QM than Core i3-7100T?expand_more

233% 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 i7-820QM?expand_more

The Core i7-820QM is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i7-820QM worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 6/100 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 i7-820QM?expand_more

Performance: Core i3-7100T scores 20/100, Core i7-820QM scores 6/100. 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 i7-820QM 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 i7-820QM?expand_more

The Core i7-820QM is the stronger pick at 6/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.