Intel Core i7-3770T vs Intel Core i3-8100

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i7-3770T or Intel Core i7-3770T – 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 i7-3770T features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2012 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-3770T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
The Intel Core i3-8100 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2017 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-8100, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151-2 socket.
Intel Core i 3000 Group Intel Core i 8000
3 Generation 8
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-3770T Name Intel Core i3-8100
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i3
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-3770T has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-3770T is 2.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
The Intel Core i3-8100 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-8100 is 3.6 GHz
8 Threads 4
4x Cores 4x
4 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking No
3.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
2.5 GHz Frequency 3.6 GHz
3.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-3770T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-3770T uses the Intel HD Graphics 4000, which has 128 texture shaders
and 16 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i3-8100 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-8100 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
128 Shaders 192
Q1/2011 Release date Q4/2017
22 nm Technology 14 nm
11.0 Direct X 12
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
16 Execution units 24
0.65 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
7 Generation 9.5
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
Intel HD Graphics 4000 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 630
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

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.
No VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode JPEG Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No VP9 Decode / Encode
No 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 25.6 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
DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR4-2400
No ECC Yes
32.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 45 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 65 W watts.
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-3770T is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i3-8100 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
Q2/2012 Release date Q4/2017
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
22 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
-- Release price 117 $
Ivy Bridge S Architecture Coffee Lake S
8.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
LGA 1155 Socket LGA 1151-2
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-8100
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
3627
3627
Intel Core i7-3770T
4C 8T @ 2.5 GHz
2311
2311

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-8100
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
3134
3134
Intel Core i7-3770T
4C 8T @ 2.5 GHz
2770
2770

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-8100
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
1444
1444
Intel Core i7-3770T
4C 8T @ 2.5 GHz
1189
1189

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-8100
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
1265
1265
Intel Core i7-3770T
4C 8T @ 2.5 GHz
715
715

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-8100
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
364
364
Intel Core i7-3770T
4C 8T @ 2.5 GHz
262
262