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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-520M vs Core i3-7100T

The Core i5-520M is much 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 103% 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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Counter-Strike 22023

Core i5-520M

314FPS

Core i3-7100T

480FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i5-520M

103FPS

Core i3-7100T

182FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i5-520M

179FPS

Core i3-7100T

198FPS

Dota 22013

Core i5-520M

169FPS

Core i3-7100T

179FPS

Valorant2020

Core i5-520M

538FPS

Core i3-7100T

565FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core i5-520M

536FPS

Core i3-7100T

516FPS

Apex Legends2019

Core i5-520M

388FPS

Core i3-7100T

366FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i5-520M

336FPS

Core i3-7100T

324FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Core i5-520M

Core i3-7100T

20%

Core i3-7100T ranks 15 points higher.

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L3 Cachehelp

3 MB

3 MB

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i5-520M

2.4 GHz

Core i3-7100T

3.4 GHz

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

Turbo Frequencyhelp

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

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or platform compatibility.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i5-520M or Core i3-7100T?expand_more

They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.

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 20/100. 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

Both are solid choices. Compare your current CPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.