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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Xeon E3-1240 v5 vs Core i3-7100T

The Xeon E3-1240 v5 is faster than the Core i3-7100T on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 21% faster on average across 100+ games
Available for $282

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FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

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League of Legends2009

216FPS

185FPS

532FPS

486FPS

Rust2018

Xeon E3-1240 v5

294FPS

Core i3-7100T

285FPS

Dota 22013

Xeon E3-1240 v5

190FPS

Core i3-7100T

180FPS

Valorant2020

Xeon E3-1240 v5

591FPS

Core i3-7100T

567FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Xeon E3-1240 v5

204FPS

Core i3-7100T

199FPS

Fortnite2017

Xeon E3-1240 v5

327FPS

Core i3-7100T

324FPS

Apex Legends2019

Xeon E3-1240 v5

365FPS

Core i3-7100T

366FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Xeon E3-1240 v5

38%

Core i3-7100T

19%

Xeon E3-1240 v5 ranks 19 points higher.

Coreshelp

Xeon E3-1240 v5

Core i3-7100T

Xeon E3-1240 v5 has 2 more cores.

Threadshelp

Xeon E3-1240 v5

Core i3-7100T

Xeon E3-1240 v5 has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Xeon E3-1240 v5

8 MB

Core i3-7100T

3 MB

Xeon E3-1240 v5 has 5 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Xeon E3-1240 v5

3.5 GHz

Core i3-7100T

3.4 GHz

Xeon E3-1240 v5 has a 3% higher base clock.

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3.9 GHz

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80W

35W

Core i3-7100T draws 45W less power.

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Xeon E3-1240 v5

Core i3-7100T

$33.99

Xeon E3-1240 v5Core i3-7100T

LGA1151

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LGA1151

Skylake-DT

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Kaby Lake

Server/Workstation

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Desktop

No Integrated Graphics

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Intel HD 630

2133 MHz (DDR3), 2133 MHz (DDR4)

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2400 MHz (DDR4)

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Xeon E3-1240 v5 or Core i3-7100T?expand_more

The Xeon E3-1240 v5. It's 100% faster than the Core i3-7100T on average across 100+ games, scoring 40/100 vs 20/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Xeon E3-1240 v5 than Core i3-7100T?expand_more

100% 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, Xeon E3-1240 v5 or Core i3-7100T?expand_more

The Xeon E3-1240 v5 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Xeon E3-1240 v5 worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 40/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Xeon E3-1240 v5 and Core i3-7100T?expand_more

Performance: Xeon E3-1240 v5 scores 40/100, Core i3-7100T scores 20/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Xeon E3-1240 v5 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 Xeon E3-1240 v5 or Core i3-7100T?expand_more

The Xeon E3-1240 v5 is the stronger pick at 40/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.