A6-5400K vs i3-7100T

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-7100T
2017
2 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
2.37
+196%
A6-5400K
2012
2 cores / 2 threads, 65 Watt
0.80

Core i3-7100T outperforms A6-5400K by a whopping 196% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-7100T and A6-5400K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking17962618
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.62no data
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i3no data
Power efficiency6.411.16
Architecture codenameKaby Lake (2016−2019)Trinity (2012−2013)
Release date3 January 2017 (7 years ago)2 October 2012 (12 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$117no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i3-7100T and A6-5400K basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads42
Base clock speed3.4 GHz3.6 GHz
Boost clock speed3.4 GHz3.8 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate8 GT/sno data
Multiplier34no data
L1 cache64K (per core)128 KB (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache3 MB (shared)0 KB
Chip lithography14 nm32 nm
Die sizeno data246 mm2
Maximum core temperature92 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)65 °C70 °C
Number of transistorsno data1,178 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-7100T and A6-5400K compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCLGA1151FM2
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-7100T and A6-5400K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI+-
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-

Security technologies

Core i3-7100T and A6-5400K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
MPX+-
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-7100T and A6-5400K are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-7100T and A6-5400K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR3
Maximum memory size64 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth38.397 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 630Radeon HD 7540D
Max video memory64 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-7100T and A6-5400K integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-7100T and A6-5400K integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-7100T and A6-5400K integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-7100T and A6-5400K.

PCIe version3.0no data
PCI Express lanes16no data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i3-7100T 2.37
+196%
A6-5400K 0.80

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i3-7100T 3762
+195%
A6-5400K 1275

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i3-7100T 1108
+189%
A6-5400K 383

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i3-7100T 2239
+334%
A6-5400K 516

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.37 0.80
Recency 3 January 2017 2 October 2012
Threads 4 2
Chip lithography 14 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 65 Watt

i3-7100T has a 196.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 4 years, 100% more threads, a 128.6% more advanced lithography process, and 85.7% lower power consumption.

The Core i3-7100T is our recommended choice as it beats the A6-5400K in performance tests.


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