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Core i3-9100T vs Core i7-8700K

Core i3-9100T vs Core i7-8700K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i3-9100T

3.1 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Core I3 9100T I3-9100T 3.6GHz Quad-cores Four-Threaded 6M 65W LGA 1151 CPU Processor

Buy for $99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 185 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-8700K

3.7 GHz | 6-core

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Intel Core i7-8700K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.7GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W

Buy for $186 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 185 minutes ago

Intel Core i3-9100T

3.1 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i3-9100T Logo
Intel Core I3 9100T I3-9100T 3.6GHz Quad-cores Four-Threaded 6M 65W LGA 1151 CPU Processor

Buy for $99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 185 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-8700K

3.7 GHz | 6-core

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Intel Core i7-8700K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.7GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W

Buy for $186 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 185 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i7-8700K outperforms the cheaper Core i3-9100T on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-9100T is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-8700K is 331 days older than the cheaper Core i3-9100T.

Advantages of Intel Core i3-9100T

  • Up to 47% cheaper than Core i7-8700K - $99.0 vs $186.0
  • Up to 40% better value when playing Far Cry 6 than Core i7-8700K - $0.87 vs $1.46 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 63% less energy than Intel Core i7-8700K - 35 vs 95 Watts

Advantages of Intel Core i7-8700K

  • Performs up to 11% better in Far Cry 6 than Core i3-9100T - 127 vs 114 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-9100T - 12 vs 4 threads
This is a free version of Far Cry 6.
Far Cry 6

Far Cry 6

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i3-9100T Logo
Core i3-9100T

Desktop • Sep 1st, 2018


FPS

114

89%

Value, $/FPS

$0.87/FPS

100%

Price, $

$99

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core I3 9100T I3-9100T 3.6GHz Quad-cores Four-Threaded 6M 65W LGA 1151 CPU Processor

Buy for $99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 185 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-8700K Logo
Core i7-8700K

Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017


FPS

127

100%

Value, $/FPS

$1.46/FPS

59%

Price, $

$186

53%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-8700K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.7GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W

Buy for $186 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 185 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i3-9100T Logo
Core i3-9100T

Desktop • Sep 1st, 2018

Intel Core i7-8700K Logo
Core i7-8700K

Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i3-9100T Logo
Core i3-9100T

Desktop • Sep 1st, 2018


Single-Core

1203

76%

Multi-Core

3178

49%

Intel Core i7-8700K Logo
Core i7-8700K

Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017


Single-Core

1582

100%

Multi-Core

6443

100%

Intel Core i3-9100T Logo

Intel Core i3-9100T

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Intel Core i7-8700K Logo

Intel Core i7-8700K

Sep 1st, 2018
Release DateOct 5th, 2017
Core i3CollectionCore i7
Coffee LakeCodenameCoffee Lake
Intel Socket 1151SocketIntel Socket 1151
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
6
4Threads
12
3.1 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.7 GHz
3.7 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.7 GHz
35 W
TDP95 W
14 nmProcess Size14 nm
31.0xMultiplier
37.0x
UHD Graphics 630Integrated GraphicsUHD Graphics 630
NoOverclockable
Yes

Builds Using Core i3-9100T or Core i7-8700K

Far Cry 6, 1920 x 1080, Ultra

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