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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core Ultra 5 245KF vs Core i3-7100T

The Core Ultra 5 245KF is much faster than the Core i3-7100T on average across 100+ games. However, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $160.94 more expensive!

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$194.93View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 128% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 7 years and 11 months newer
Available for $194.93

CPU

$33.99View CPUAll CPUs

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

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Minecraft2011

Core Ultra 5 245KF

834FPS

Core i3-7100T

594FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core Ultra 5 245KF

224FPS

Core i3-7100T

199FPS

Valorant2020

Core Ultra 5 245KF

796FPS

Core i3-7100T

566FPS

Fortnite2017

Core Ultra 5 245KF

321FPS

Core i3-7100T

324FPS

League of Legends2009

416FPS

183FPS

749FPS

483FPS

Dota 22013

Core Ultra 5 245KF

305FPS

Core i3-7100T

179FPS

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege2015

Core Ultra 5 245KF

Core i3-7100T

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core Ultra 5 245KF

70%

Core i3-7100T

19%

Core Ultra 5 245KF ranks 51 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core Ultra 5 245KF

Core i3-7100T

Core Ultra 5 245KF has 12 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core Ultra 5 245KF

Core i3-7100T

Core Ultra 5 245KF has 10 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core Ultra 5 245KF

24 MB

Core i3-7100T

3 MB

Core Ultra 5 245KF has 21 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core Ultra 5 245KF

4.2 GHz

Core i3-7100T

3.4 GHz

Core Ultra 5 245KF has a 24% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

5.2 GHz

TDPhelp

125W

35W

Core i3-7100T draws 90W less power.

Pricehelp

Core Ultra 5 245KF

$194.93

Core i3-7100T

$33.99

Core i3-7100T is $160.94 cheaper.

Core Ultra 5 245KFCore i3-7100T

LGA1851

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LGA1151

Arrow Lake-S

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Kaby Lake

Desktop

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Desktop

No Integrated Graphics

Integrated GPUhelp

Intel HD 630

6400 MHz (DDR5)

RAMhelp

2400 MHz (DDR4)

Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core Ultra 5 245KF or Core i3-7100T?expand_more

The Core Ultra 5 245KF. It's 268% faster than the Core i3-7100T on average across 100+ games, scoring 70/100 vs 19/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 5 245KF than Core i3-7100T?expand_more

268% 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 Ultra 5 245KF or Core i3-7100T?expand_more

The Core Ultra 5 245KF is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core Ultra 5 245KF worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 70/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core Ultra 5 245KF and Core i3-7100T?expand_more

Performance: Core Ultra 5 245KF scores 70/100, 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 Ultra 5 245KF 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 Ultra 5 245KF or Core i3-7100T?expand_more

The Core Ultra 5 245KF is the stronger pick at 70/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.