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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

FX-9370 vs Core i3-7100T

The FX-9370 is quite a bit slower than the Core i3-7100T on average across 100+ games and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's $173.02 more expensive!

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$39.00View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 52% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 3 years and 7 months 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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League of Legends2009

FX-9370

130FPS

Core i3-7100T

184FPS

Overwatch 22023

FX-9370

522FPS

Core i3-7100T

517FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

FX-9370

209FPS

Core i3-7100T

215FPS

Fortnite2017

FX-9370

327FPS

Core i3-7100T

324FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

FX-9370

187FPS

Core i3-7100T

199FPS

Valorant2020

FX-9370

540FPS

Core i3-7100T

566FPS

Minecraft2011

574FPS

595FPS

383FPS

484FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

FX-9370

Core i3-7100T

19%

Core i3-7100T ranks 14 points higher.

Coreshelp

FX-9370

Core i3-7100T

FX-9370 has 6 more cores.

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FX-9370

Core i3-7100T

FX-9370 has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

FX-9370

8 MB

Core i3-7100T

3 MB

FX-9370 has 5 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

FX-9370

4.4 GHz

Core i3-7100T

3.4 GHz

FX-9370 has a 29% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

4.7 GHz

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220W

35W

Core i3-7100T draws 185W less power.

Pricehelp

FX-9370

$212.02

Core i3-7100T

$39.00

Core i3-7100T is $173.02 cheaper.

FX-9370Core i3-7100T

AM3+

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LGA1151

Vishera

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Kaby Lake

Desktop

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Desktop

On certain motherboards (Chipset feature)

Integrated GPUhelp

Intel HD 630

1866 MHz (DDR3)

RAMhelp

2400 MHz (DDR4)

Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, FX-9370 or Core i3-7100T?expand_more

The Core i3-7100T. It's 280% faster than the FX-9370 on average across 100+ games, scoring 19/100 vs 5/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i3-7100T than FX-9370?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, FX-9370 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 FX-9370 and Core i3-7100T?expand_more

Performance: FX-9370 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 FX-9370 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 FX-9370 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.