i7-2860QM vs i3-9100T

Aggregate performance score

Core i3-9100T
2018
4 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
3.44
+20.7%
Core i7-2860QM
2011
4 cores / 8 threads, 45 Watt
2.85

Core i3-9100T outperforms Core i7-2860QM by a significant 21% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-9100T and Core i7-2860QM processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking15461668
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation6.04no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i3Intel Core i7
Power efficiency9.305.99
Architecture codenameCoffee Lake (2017−2019)Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
Release date1 September 2018 (6 years ago)4 September 2011 (13 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$122$568

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i3-9100T and Core i7-2860QM 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads48
Base clock speed3.1 GHz2.5 GHz
Boost clock speed3.7 GHz3.6 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0DMI 2.0
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s4 × 5 GT/s
Multiplier3125
L1 cache64K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)256K (per core)
L3 cache6 MB (shared)8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm32 nm
Die size126 mm2216 mm2
Maximum core temperature82 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data1,160 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-9100T and Core i7-2860QM 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 (Uniprocessor)
SocketFCLGA1151FCBGA1224,FCPGA988
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt45 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-9100T and Core i7-2860QM. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® AVX
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFino data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
Demand Based Switchingno data-
FDIno data+
Fast Memory Accessno data+

Security technologies

Core i3-9100T and Core i7-2860QM 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
Anti-Theftno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-9100T and Core i7-2860QM are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-9100T and Core i7-2860QM. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2400DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600
Maximum memory size64 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth38.397 GB/s25.598 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel UHD Graphics 630Intel HD Graphics 3000
Max video memory64 GBno data
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHz1.3 GHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-9100T and Core i7-2860QM integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported32
eDPno data+
DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+
SDVOno data+
CRTno data+

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-9100T and Core i7-2860QM integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304@24Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096 x 2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096 x 2304@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-9100T and Core i7-2860QM integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-9100T and Core i7-2860QM.

PCIe version3.02.0
PCI Express lanes1616

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.

i3-9100T 3.44
+20.7%
i7-2860QM 2.85

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.

i3-9100T 5472
+21%
i7-2860QM 4523

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.

i3-9100T 1226
+121%
i7-2860QM 556

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.

i3-9100T 3230
+96.8%
i7-2860QM 1641

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.44 2.85
Integrated graphics card 3.09 0.66
Recency 1 September 2018 4 September 2011
Threads 4 8
Chip lithography 14 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 45 Watt

i3-9100T has a 20.7% higher aggregate performance score, 368.2% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 6 years, a 128.6% more advanced lithography process, and 28.6% lower power consumption.

i7-2860QM, on the other hand, has 100% more threads.

The Core i3-9100T is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-2860QM in performance tests.

Note that Core i3-9100T is a desktop processor while Core i7-2860QM is a notebook one.


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