Intel Core i3-7100U vs Intel Core i3-7100T

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Intel Core i3-7100U or Intel Core i3-7100U – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i3-7100U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2016 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-7100U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1356 socket.
The Intel Core i3-7100T features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2017 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-7100T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
Intel Core i 7000U Group Intel Core i 7000
7 Generation 7
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i3-7100U Name Intel Core i3-7100T
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Core i3
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-7100U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-7100U is 2.4 GHz
The Intel Core i3-7100T has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-7100T is 3.4 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2x Cores 2x
No Overclocking No
4 Threads 4
2 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
2.4 GHz Frequency 3.4 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-7100U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-7100U uses the Intel HD Graphics 620, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i3-7100T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-7100T uses the Intel HD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
192 Shaders 192
Q2/2016 Release date Q2/2016
14 nm Technology 14 nm
12 Direct X 12
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
24 Execution units 24
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
9.5 Generation 9.5
1.0 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
Intel HD Graphics 620 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 630
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2133, LPDDR3-1866 Memory type DDR3-1600, DDR4-2400
No ECC No
32.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 W watts.
7.5 W TDP down 25 W
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
100 °C Tjunction max 92 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-7100U is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i3-7100T is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Q4/2016 Release date Q1/2017
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
281 $ Release price --
Kaby Lake U Architecture Kaby Lake S
3.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
BGA 1356 Socket LGA 1151
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-7100T
2C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
7381
7381
Intel Core i3-7100U
2C 4T @ 2.4 GHz
5556
5556

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-7100T
2C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
3482
3482
Intel Core i3-7100U
2C 4T @ 2.4 GHz
2568
2568

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-7100T
2C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
2335
2335
Intel Core i3-7100U
2C 4T @ 2.4 GHz
1699
1699

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-7100T
2C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
1933
1933
Intel Core i3-7100U
2C 4T @ 2.4 GHz
1436
1436

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-7100T
2C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
1157
1157
Intel Core i3-7100U
2C 4T @ 2.4 GHz
841
841

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-7100T
2C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
371
371
Intel Core i3-7100U
2C 4T @ 2.4 GHz
262
262