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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-520M vs Core i3-7100T

The Core i5-520M is quite a bit slower than the Core i3-7100T on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 83% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 7 years and 1 month newer

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

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Quality

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Dota 22013

169FPS

179FPS

340FPS

484FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i5-520M

112FPS

Core i3-7100T

184FPS

Valorant2020

Core i5-520M

538FPS

Core i3-7100T

566FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i5-520M

182FPS

Core i3-7100T

199FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i5-520M

332FPS

Core i3-7100T

324FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core i5-520M

530FPS

Core i3-7100T

517FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i5-520M

Core i3-7100T

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Core i5-520M

Core i3-7100T

19%

Core i3-7100T ranks 14 points higher.

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3 MB

3 MB

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Core i5-520M

2.4 GHz

Core i3-7100T

3.4 GHz

Core i3-7100T has a 42% higher base clock.

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2.933 GHz

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35W

35W

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Core i5-520M

Core i3-7100T

$39.00

Core i5-520MCore i3-7100T

Intel BGA 1288

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LGA1151

Arrandale

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Kaby Lake

Mobile

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Desktop

On certain motherboards (Chipset feature)

Integrated GPUhelp

Intel HD 630

DDR3

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2400 MHz (DDR4)

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-520M or Core i3-7100T?expand_more

The Core i3-7100T. It's 280% faster than the Core i5-520M on average across 100+ games, scoring 19/100 vs 5/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i3-7100T than Core i5-520M?expand_more

280% 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 i5-520M or Core i3-7100T?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 19/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i5-520M and Core i3-7100T?expand_more

Performance: Core i5-520M scores 5/100, Core i3-7100T scores 19/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i5-520M or Core i3-7100T 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 i5-520M or Core i3-7100T?expand_more

The Core i3-7100T is the stronger pick at 19/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.