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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i3-7100T vs Xeon E3-1285L v4

The Core i3-7100T is slightly slower than the Xeon E3-1285L v4 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Is 1 year and 7 months newer
  • Up to 15% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Available for $445

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Xeon E3-1285L v4 ranks 17 points higher.

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Xeon E3-1285L v4 has 2 more cores.

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Xeon E3-1285L v4 has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Xeon E3-1285L v4 has 3 MB more L3 cache.

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Core i3-7100T draws 30W less power.

LGA1151
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LGA1150
Kaby Lake
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Broadwell-DT
Desktop
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Server/Workstation
Intel HD 630
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Intel Iris Pro P6300
2400 MHz (DDR4)
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1866 MHz (DDR3)
Not Overclockable
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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i3-7100T or Xeon E3-1285L v4?expand_more
The Xeon E3-1285L v4. It's 85% faster than the Core i3-7100T on average across 100+ games, scoring 37/100 vs 20/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Xeon E3-1285L v4 than Core i3-7100T?expand_more
85% 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 Xeon E3-1285L v4?expand_more
The Xeon E3-1285L v4 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Xeon E3-1285L v4 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 37/100 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 Xeon E3-1285L v4?expand_more
Performance: Core i3-7100T scores 20/100, Xeon E3-1285L v4 scores 37/100. 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 Xeon E3-1285L v4 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 Xeon E3-1285L v4?expand_more
The Xeon E3-1285L v4 is the stronger pick at 37/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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