Key Differences
In short — Core i5-7640X outperforms the cheaper Core i3-7100T on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-7100T is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-7640X is 174 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-7100T.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-7100T
- Up to 73% cheaper than Core i5-7640X - $51.6 vs $188.88
- Up to 70% better value when playing Need For Speed Unbound than Core i5-7640X - $0.38 vs $1.27 per FPS
- Consumes up to 69% less energy than Intel Core i5-7640X - 35 vs 112 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-7640X doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i5-7640X
- Performs up to 10% better in Need For Speed Unbound than Core i3-7100T - 149 vs 136 FPS
Need For Speed Unbound
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
136
91%
Value, $/FPS
$0.38/FPS
100%
Price, $
$51.6
100%
Value Winner
Buy for $51.6 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 8131 minutes ago
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
FPS
149
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.27/FPS
29%
Price, $
$188.88
27%
FPS Winner
Buy for $188.88 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 8129 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-7100T | vs | Intel Core i5-7640X |
---|---|---|
Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Jun 26th, 2017 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i5 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Kaby Lake |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.0 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.2 GHz |
35 W | TDP | 112 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
34.0x | Multiplier | 39.0x |
Intel HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |