Intel Core i3-7100T vs Intel Core i7-6850K
Comparative analysis of Intel Core i3-7100T and Intel Core i7-6850K processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Graphics, Graphics interfaces, Graphics image quality, Graphics API support, Compatibility, Peripherals, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core, 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score, CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s).
Differences
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i3-7100T
- CPU is newer: launch date 8 month(s) later
- 4x lower typical power consumption: 35 Watt vs 140 Watt
| Launch date | January 2017 vs May 2016 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 35 Watt vs 140 Watt |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-6850K
- Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
- 4 more cores, run more applications at once: 6 vs 2
- 8 more threads: 12 vs 4
- Around 12% higher clock speed: 3.80 GHz vs 3.4 GHz
- Around 50% more L1 cache; more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
- 3x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
- 5x more L3 cache, more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
- 2x more maximum memory size: 128 GB vs 64 GB
- Around 24% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2405 vs 1942
- 3x better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 11460 vs 3760
- Around 18% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 992 vs 843
- 3.1x better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 5955 vs 1910
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Unlocked | Unlocked vs Locked |
| Number of cores | 6 vs 2 |
| Number of threads | 12 vs 4 |
| Maximum frequency | 3.80 GHz vs 3.4 GHz |
| L1 cache | 32 KB (per core) vs 64 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | 256 KB (per core) vs 256 KB (per core) |
| L3 cache | 15360 KB (shared) vs 3072 KB (shared) |
| Maximum memory size | 128 GB vs 64 GB |
| Benchmarks | |
| PassMark - Single thread mark | 2405 vs 1942 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 11460 vs 3760 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 992 vs 843 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 5955 vs 1910 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Core i3-7100T
CPU 2: Intel Core i7-6850K
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| Name | Intel Core i3-7100T | Intel Core i7-6850K |
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| PassMark - Single thread mark | 1942 | 2405 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 3760 | 11460 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 843 | 992 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 1910 | 5955 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 3926 | |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 7.896 | |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 80.964 | |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.995 | |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 3.838 | |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 10.813 |
Compare specifications (specs)
| Intel Core i3-7100T | Intel Core i7-6850K | |
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Essentials |
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| Architecture codename | Kaby Lake | Broadwell E |
| Launch date | January 2017 | May 2016 |
| Place in performance rating | 1746 | 1724 |
| Price now | $89 | $549.99 |
| Processor Number | i3-7100T | i7-6850K |
| Series | 7th Generation Intel® Core™ i3 Processors | Intel® Core™ X-series Processors |
| Status | Launched | Discontinued |
| Value for money (0-100) | 16.69 | 7.70 |
| Vertical segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $475 | |
Performance |
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| 64 bit support | ||
| Base frequency | 3.40 GHz | 3.60 GHz |
| Bus Speed | 8 GT/s DMI3 | |
| L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) | 32 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | 256 KB (per core) | 256 KB (per core) |
| L3 cache | 3072 KB (shared) | 15360 KB (shared) |
| Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 65 °C | 72 °C |
| Maximum core temperature | 92°C | |
| Maximum frequency | 3.4 GHz | 3.80 GHz |
| Number of cores | 2 | 6 |
| Number of QPI Links | 0 | |
| Number of threads | 4 | 12 |
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Memory |
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| Max memory channels | 2 | 4 |
| Maximum memory size | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Supported memory types | DDR4-2133/2400, DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.35V | DDR4 2400/2133 |
Graphics |
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| Device ID | 0x5912 | |
| Graphics base frequency | 350 MHz | |
| Graphics max dynamic frequency | 1.10 GHz | |
| Graphics max frequency | 1.1 GHz | |
| Intel® Clear Video HD technology | ||
| Intel® Clear Video technology | ||
| Intel® InTru™ 3D technology | ||
| Intel® Quick Sync Video | ||
| Max video memory | 64 GB | |
| Processor graphics | Intel® HD Graphics 630 | None |
Graphics interfaces |
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| Number of displays supported | 3 | |
Graphics image quality |
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| 4K resolution support | ||
| Max resolution over DisplayPort | 4096x2304@60Hz | |
| Max resolution over eDP | 4096x2304@60Hz | |
| Max resolution over HDMI 1.4 | 4096x2304@24Hz | |
Graphics API support |
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| DirectX | 12 | |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | |
Compatibility |
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| Configurable TDP-down | 25 W | |
| Configurable TDP-down Frequency | 2.40 GHz | |
| Low Halogen Options Available | ||
| Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Package Size | 37.5mm x 37.5mm | |
| Sockets supported | FCLGA1151 | FCLGA2011-3 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 35 Watt | 140 Watt |
| Thermal Solution | PCG 2015A (35W) | |
Peripherals |
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| Max number of PCIe lanes | 16 | 40 |
| PCI Express revision | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| PCIe configurations | Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4 | |
| Scalability | 1S Only | 1S Only |
Security & Reliability |
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| Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
| Intel® Identity Protection technology | ||
| Intel® Memory Protection Extensions (Intel® MPX) | ||
| Intel® OS Guard | ||
| Intel® Secure Key technology | ||
| Intel® Software Guard Extensions (Intel® SGX) | ||
| Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) | ||
| Secure Boot | ||
Advanced Technologies |
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| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology | ||
| Idle States | ||
| Instruction set extensions | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2 | |
| Intel 64 | ||
| Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) | ||
| Intel® AES New Instructions | ||
| Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | ||
| Intel® Optane™ Memory Supported | ||
| Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) | ||
| Intel® TSX-NI | ||
| Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
| Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility | ||
| Thermal Monitoring | ||
| Intel® Smart Response technology | ||
| Turbo Boost Max 3.0 | ||
Virtualization |
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| Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | ||
| Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | ||
| Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | ||
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