Atom D525 vs i3-7100T

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-7100T
2017
2 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
2.37
+848%
Atom D525
2010
2 cores / 4 threads, 13 Watt
0.25

Core i3-7100T outperforms Atom D525 by a whopping 848% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-7100T and Atom D525 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking17953161
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.64no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i3Intel Atom
Power efficiency6.401.82
Architecture codenameKaby Lake (2016−2019)Pinetrail (2009−2011)
Release date3 January 2017 (7 years ago)21 June 2010 (14 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$117$63

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i3-7100T and Atom D525 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)
Threads44
Base clock speed3.4 GHz1.8 GHz
Boost clock speed3.4 GHz1.83 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate8 GT/sno data
Multiplier34no data
L1 cache64K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)512K (per core)
L3 cache3 MB (shared)0 KB
Chip lithography14 nm45 nm
Die sizeno data66 mm2
Maximum core temperature92 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)65 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data176 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-7100T and Atom D525 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
SocketFCLGA1151FCBGA559
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt13 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-7100T and Atom D525. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE2, Intel® SSE3, Intel® SSSE3
AES-NI+-
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+-
Turbo Boost Technology--
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States+-
Thermal Monitoring+-
Demand Based Switchingno data-
PAEno data32 Bit

Security technologies

Core i3-7100T and Atom D525 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT--
EDB++
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 Atom D525 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-7100T and Atom D525. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR2, DDR3
Maximum memory size64 GB4 GB
Max memory channels21
Maximum memory bandwidth38.397 GB/s6.4 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel HD Graphics 630Intel GMA 3150
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 Atom D525 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-7100T and Atom D525 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 Atom D525 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-7100T and Atom D525.

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
+848%
Atom D525 0.25

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 3761
+831%
Atom D525 404

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 1107
+1338%
Atom D525 77

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 2237
+1096%
Atom D525 187

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.37 0.25
Integrated graphics card 3.11 0.01
Recency 3 January 2017 21 June 2010
Chip lithography 14 nm 45 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 13 Watt

i3-7100T has a 848% higher aggregate performance score, 31000% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 6 years, and a 221.4% more advanced lithography process.

Atom D525, on the other hand, has 169.2% lower power consumption.

The Core i3-7100T is our recommended choice as it beats the Atom D525 in performance tests.

Note that Core i3-7100T is a desktop processor while Atom D525 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-7100T and Atom D525, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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