The Core i7-2700K is the comparison's loser – it's a much slower gaming CPU than the Core i3-7100T and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's $126.35 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-2700K
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-7100T
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Up to 74% cheaper – $43.53 vs $169.88
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 63% less energy – 35 vs 95 Watts
Core i7-2700K vs Core i3-7100T for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-2700K
Oct 24th, 2011
Average FPS
171
95%
Min 1% FPS
115
96%
Price, $
$169.88
25%
Value, $/FPS
$0.99/FPS
24%
Core i3-7100T
Jan 3rd, 2017
Average FPS
180
100%
Min 1% FPS
120
100%
Price, $
$43.53
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.24/FPS
100%
Core i7-2700K vs Core i3-7100T in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-2700K vs Core i3-7100T in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-2700K vs Core i3-7100T in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-2700K
Oct 24th, 2011
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
56%
Core i3-7100T
Jan 3rd, 2017
Cores
2-core
50%
L3 Cache
3 MB
38%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-2700K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-7100T |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Oct 24th, 2011 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
| $332.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| 95 W | Power Consumption | 35 W |
| Performance | ||
4 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
3.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
| 3.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
8 MB | L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1333 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2400 MHz |
| Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
