Key Differences
In short — Core i7-4790 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 i7-4790 is 978 days older than the cheaper Core i3-7100T.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-7100T
- Up to 62% cheaper than Core i7-4790 - $51.6 vs $135.0
- Up to 61% better value when playing The Last of Us Part I than Core i7-4790 - $0.39 vs $1.01 per FPS
- Consumes up to 58% less energy than Intel Core i7-4790 - 35 vs 84 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i7-4790
- Performs up to 1% better in The Last of Us Part I than Core i3-7100T - 134 vs 133 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-7100T - 8 vs 4 threads
The Last of Us Part I
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
133
99%
Value, $/FPS
$0.39/FPS
100%
Price, $
$51.6
100%
Value Winner
Buy for $51.6 on Amazon
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Buy for $135 on Amazon
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-7100T | vs | Intel Core i7-4790 |
---|---|---|
Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | May 1st, 2014 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i7 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Haswell |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 8 |
3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.0 GHz |
35 W | TDP | 84 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
34.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
Intel HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4600 |
No | Overclockable | No |