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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Xeon E3-1285L v4 vs Core i3-7100T

The Xeon E3-1285L v4 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 15% faster on average across 100+ games
Available for $445

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Is 1 year 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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Counter-Strike 22023

Xeon E3-1285L v4

515FPS

Core i3-7100T

479FPS

Dota 22013

Xeon E3-1285L v4

185FPS

Core i3-7100T

178FPS

League of Legends2009

Xeon E3-1285L v4

204FPS

Core i3-7100T

181FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Xeon E3-1285L v4

202FPS

Core i3-7100T

198FPS

Valorant2020

Xeon E3-1285L v4

581FPS

Core i3-7100T

565FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Xeon E3-1285L v4

218FPS

Core i3-7100T

214FPS

Minecraft2011

Xeon E3-1285L v4

609FPS

Core i3-7100T

593FPS

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.02020

Xeon E3-1285L v4

233FPS

Core i3-7100T

235FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Xeon E3-1285L v4

37%

Core i3-7100T

20%

Xeon E3-1285L v4 ranks 17 points higher.

Coreshelp

Xeon E3-1285L v4

Core i3-7100T

Xeon E3-1285L v4 has 2 more cores.

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Xeon E3-1285L v4

Core i3-7100T

Xeon E3-1285L v4 has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Xeon E3-1285L v4

6 MB

Core i3-7100T

3 MB

Xeon E3-1285L v4 has 3 MB more L3 cache.

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Xeon E3-1285L v4

3.4 GHz

Core i3-7100T

3.4 GHz

Turbo Frequencyhelp

3.8 GHz

TDPhelp

65W

35W

Core i3-7100T draws 30W less power.

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Xeon E3-1285L v4

Core i3-7100T

$37.00

Xeon E3-1285L v4Core i3-7100T

LGA1150

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LGA1151

Broadwell-DT

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Kaby Lake

Server/Workstation

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Desktop

Intel Iris Pro P6300

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Intel HD 630

1866 MHz (DDR3)

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2400 MHz (DDR4)

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Xeon E3-1285L v4 or Core i3-7100T?expand_more

The Xeon E3-1285L v4. It's 95% faster than the Core i3-7100T on average across 100+ games, scoring 37/100 vs 19/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Xeon E3-1285L v4 than Core i3-7100T?expand_more

95% 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 E3-1285L v4 or Core i3-7100T?expand_more

The Xeon E3-1285L v4 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Xeon E3-1285L v4 worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 37/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Xeon E3-1285L v4 and Core i3-7100T?expand_more

Performance: Xeon E3-1285L v4 scores 37/100, 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 Xeon E3-1285L v4 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 E3-1285L v4 or Core i3-7100T?expand_more

The Xeon E3-1285L v4 is the stronger pick at 37/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.