i3-7101TE vs i5-7400T

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-7400T
2017
4 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
2.97
+18.8%
Core i3-7101TE
2017
2 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
2.50

Core i5-7400T outperforms Core i3-7101TE by a moderate 19% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-7400T and Core i3-7101TE processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking16411745
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.680.79
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i5Intel Core i3
Power efficiency8.006.73
Architecture codenameKaby Lake (2016−2019)Kaby Lake (2016−2019)
Release date3 January 2017 (7 years ago)3 January 2017 (7 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$187$117

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i3-7101TE has 16% better value for money than i5-7400T.

Detailed specifications

Core i5-7400T and Core i3-7101TE 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)2 (Dual-core)
Threads44
Base clock speed2.4 GHz3.4 GHz
Boost clock speed3 GHz3.4 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0DMI 3.0
Bus rate8 GT/s8 GT/s
Multiplier2434
L1 cache256 KB128 KB
L2 cache1 MB512 KB
L3 cache6 MB (shared)3 MB
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Maximum core temperature80 °C88 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-7400T and Core i3-7101TE 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)
SocketFCLGA1151FCLGA1151
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-7400T and Core i3-7101TE. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0-
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++

Security technologies

Core i5-7400T and Core i3-7101TE technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT--
EDB++
Secure Key++
MPX++
Identity Protection++
SGXYes with Intel® MEYes with Intel® ME
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-7400T and Core i3-7101TE are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-7400T and Core i3-7101TE. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR3L-1600, DDR4-2400
Maximum memory size64 GB64 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth38.397 GB/s38.397 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 630Intel HD Graphics 630
Max video memory64 GB64 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1 GHz1.1 GHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-7400T and Core i3-7101TE integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33
eDPno data+
DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+
DVIno data+

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-7400T and Core i3-7101TE integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support++
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hz4096x2304@30Hz
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hz4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hz4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over VGAno dataN/A

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-7400T and Core i3-7101TE integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212
OpenGL4.54.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-7400T and Core i3-7101TE.

PCIe version3.03.0
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.

i5-7400T 2.97
+18.8%
i3-7101TE 2.50

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.

i5-7400T 4702
+18.8%
i3-7101TE 3957

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.97 2.50
Physical cores 4 2

i5-7400T has a 18.8% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores.

The Core i5-7400T is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-7101TE in performance tests.


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