Average Bench: 60.5% (573rd of 1442)

Based on 2,911 user benchmarks.  Device: BFEBFBFF000906E9 Model: Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-7100T CPU @ 3.40GHz
Poor: 39%Average: 60.5% Great: 70%
Gaming
Gaming 61%
Destroyer
Desktop
Desktop 68%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 44%
Speed boat

Above average average bench

The Intel Core i3-7100T averaged 39.4% lower than the peak scores attained by the group leaders. This isn't a great result which indicates that there are much faster alternatives on the comparison list.

Strengths

Avg. Memory Latency 77.3Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 93.7Pts

Above average consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i3-7100T is 31.3%. This is a relatively narrow range which indicates that the Intel Core i3-7100T performs reasonably consistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 260Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 258Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 2,911 samples)
Min Avg Max
46.8 Memory 77.3 92.4
54.9 1-Core 93.7 108
111 2-Core 165 198
65.7% 112 Pts
Min Avg Max
143 4-Core 254 297
168 8-Core 258 297
34.2% 256 Pts
Min Avg Max
173 64-Core 260 296
16.1% 260 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz, turbo 3.4 GHz (avg)
Memory 89.6
1-Core 94
2-Core 132
66% 105 Pts
4-Core 275
8-Core 272
37% 274 Pts
64-Core 276
17% 276 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz, turbo 3.4 GHz (avg)
Memory 85.7
1-Core 103
2-Core 190
73% 126 Pts
4-Core 278
8-Core 276
37% 277 Pts
64-Core 276
17% 276 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz, turbo 3.4 GHz (avg)
Memory 84.3
1-Core 93.9
2-Core 165
68% 114 Pts
4-Core 239
8-Core 244
32% 242 Pts
64-Core 228
14% 228 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz, turbo 3.4 GHz (avg)
Memory 70.9
1-Core 87.3
2-Core 152
61% 103 Pts
4-Core 237
8-Core 238
32% 238 Pts
64-Core 239
15% 239 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz, turbo 3.4 GHz (avg)
Memory 57.7
1-Core 74.2
2-Core 100
47% 77.3 Pts
4-Core 258
8-Core 274
35% 266 Pts
64-Core 267
16% 267 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz, turbo 2.95 GHz (avg)
Memory 62.4
1-Core 31
2-Core 90.8
38% 61.4 Pts
4-Core 226
8-Core 269
32% 247 Pts
64-Core 256
16% 256 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz, turbo 3.4 GHz (avg)
Memory 57.5
1-Core 84.6
2-Core 169
57% 104 Pts
4-Core 235
8-Core 229
31% 232 Pts
64-Core 184
11% 184 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz, turbo 2 GHz (avg)
Memory 60.8
1-Core 68.9
2-Core 96.6
47% 75.4 Pts
4-Core 136
8-Core 140
18% 138 Pts
64-Core 143
9% 143 Pts
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 Market Share (See Leaders)

The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 67,822,426 CPUs tested

Typical Core i3-7100T Builds (Compare 4,467 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 7%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 61%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 7%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: Dell OptiPlex 3050

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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™ i3-7100T Processor (3M Cache, 3.40 GHz)
Code NameKaby Lake
Launch DateQ1'17
Processor Numberi3-7100T
# of Cores2
# of Threads4
Cache3 MB
Instruction Set64-bit
Instruction Set ExtensionsSSE4.1/4.2, AVX 2.0
Embedded Options AvailableNo
Lithography14 nm
Recommended Price$117.00
Clock Speed3.40 GHz
Bus Speed8 GT/s DMI3
QPI Links0
Scalability1S Only
Max TDP35 W
Thermal Solution SpecificationPCG 2015A (35W)

Graphics

Processor GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 630
Graphics Base Frequency350.00 MHz
# of Displays Supported3
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency1.10 GHz
Quick Sync VideoYes
InTru 3D TechYes
Clear Video HD TechYes
Clear Video Tech for MIDYes
Graphics Video Max Memory64 GB

Memory

Max Memory Size64 GB
Memory TypesDDR4-2133/2400, DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.35V
Memory Channels2
ECC Memory SupportedNo

Expansion Options

PCI Express Revision3.0
PCI Express ConfigurationsUp to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Max # of PCI Express Lanes16

Data Protection

AES New InstructionsYes
Secure KeyYes

Advanced Technologies

Virtualization Tech (VT-x)Yes
Intel 64Yes
Idle StatesYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® TechYes
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYes
Hyper-Threading TechYes
Virtualization for Directed I/O (VT-d)Yes
TSX-NIYes
vPro TechNo
Identity Protection TechYes
Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)No

Package

Package Size37.5mm x 37.5mm
Max CPU Configuration1
Sockets SupportedFCLGA1151

Platform Protection

Execute Disable BitYes
OS GuardYes

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