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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i7-6700 vs Core i3-7100T

The Core i7-6700 is faster than the Core i3-7100T on average across 100+ games. However, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $58.99 more expensive!

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$97.99View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 17% faster on average across 100+ games
Available for $97.99

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$39.00View CPUAll CPUs

Is 1 year and 6 months newer

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

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League of Legends2009

Core i7-6700

208FPS

Core i3-7100T

181FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core i7-6700

519FPS

Core i3-7100T

516FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i7-6700

219FPS

Core i3-7100T

214FPS

Valorant2020

Core i7-6700

584FPS

Core i3-7100T

564FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i7-6700

326FPS

Core i3-7100T

324FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

203FPS

198FPS

521FPS

479FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i7-6700

612FPS

Core i3-7100T

593FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core i7-6700

26%

Core i3-7100T

19%

Core i7-6700 ranks 7 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i7-6700

Core i3-7100T

Core i7-6700 has 2 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i7-6700

Core i3-7100T

Core i7-6700 has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i7-6700

8 MB

Core i3-7100T

3 MB

Core i7-6700 has 5 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i7-6700

3.4 GHz

Core i3-7100T

3.4 GHz

Turbo Frequencyhelp

4 GHz

TDPhelp

65W

35W

Core i3-7100T draws 30W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i7-6700

$97.99

Core i3-7100T

$39.00

Core i3-7100T is $58.99 cheaper.

Core i7-6700Core i3-7100T

LGA1151

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LGA1151

Skylake

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Kaby Lake

Desktop

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Desktop

HD Graphics 530

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Intel HD 630

2133 MHz (DDR3), 2133 MHz (DDR4)

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2400 MHz (DDR4)

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i7-6700 or Core i3-7100T?expand_more

The Core i7-6700. It's 37% faster than the Core i3-7100T on average across 100+ games, scoring 26/100 vs 19/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i7-6700 than Core i3-7100T?expand_more

37% 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 i7-6700 or Core i3-7100T?expand_more

The Core i7-6700 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i7-6700 worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 26/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i7-6700 and Core i3-7100T?expand_more

Performance: Core i7-6700 scores 26/100, 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 i7-6700 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 i7-6700 or Core i3-7100T?expand_more

The Core i7-6700 is the stronger pick at 26/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.