i3-14100T vs i9-7920X

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-7920X
2017
12 cores / 24 threads, 140 Watt
14.89
+72.3%
Core i3-14100T
2024
4 cores / 8 threads, 35 Watt
8.64

Core i9-7920X outperforms Core i3-14100T by an impressive 72% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-7920X and Core i3-14100T processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking471872
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation3.2038.26
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i9no data
Power efficiency10.0723.36
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2018)Raptor Lake-R (2023−2024)
Release date10 September 2017 (7 years ago)8 January 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,199$134

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i3-14100T has 1096% better value for money than i9-7920X.

Detailed specifications

Core i9-7920X and Core i3-14100T 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 cores12 (Dodeca-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads248
Base clock speed2.9 GHz2.7 GHz
Boost clock speed4.4 GHz4.4 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache16.5 MB (shared)12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size484 mm2163 mm2
Maximum core temperature95 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-7920X and Core i3-14100T 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
SocketFCLGA2066FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)140 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-7920X and Core i3-14100T. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i9-7920X and Core i3-14100T technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-7920X and Core i3-14100T are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-7920X and Core i3-14100T. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size128 GB192 GB
Max memory channels42
Maximum memory bandwidth85.33 GB/s76.8 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AIntel UHD Graphics 730
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.5 GHz
Execution Unitsno data24

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i9-7920X and Core i3-14100T integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i9-7920X and Core i3-14100T integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i9-7920X and Core i3-14100T integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12
OpenGLno data4.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-7920X and Core i3-14100T.

PCIe version3.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes4416

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.

i9-7920X 14.89
+72.3%
i3-14100T 8.64

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.

i9-7920X 23651
+72.3%
i3-14100T 13727

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 14.89 8.64
Recency 10 September 2017 8 January 2024
Physical cores 12 4
Threads 24 8
Power consumption (TDP) 140 Watt 35 Watt

i9-7920X has a 72.3% higher aggregate performance score, and 200% more physical cores and 200% more threads.

i3-14100T, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 6 years, and 300% lower power consumption.

The Core i9-7920X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-14100T in performance tests.


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