Core i3-7100T vs Athlon X4 845
Core i3-7100T
Athlon X4 845
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core i3-7100T is positioned at rank 568 and the Athlon X4 845 is on rank 393, so the Athlon X4 845 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-7100T
Performance Per Dollar Athlon X4 845
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i3-7100T | Athlon X4 845 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($39) | ✅ More affordable ($15) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Carrizo (2015−2018) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i3-7100T | Athlon X4 845 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+160%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($39) | ✅ More affordable ($15) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-7100T and Athlon X4 845
Core i3-7100T
The Core i3-7100T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,763 points. Launch price was $117.
Athlon X4 845
The Athlon X4 845 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 3,768 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Core i3-7100T packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Athlon X4 845 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Athlon X4 845 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Core i3-7100T versus 3.8 GHz on the Athlon X4 845 — a 11.1% clock advantage for the Athlon X4 845 (base: 3.4 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Core i3-7100T uses the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Athlon X4 845 uses Carrizo (2015−2018) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-7100T scores 3,763 against the Athlon X4 845's 3,768 — a 0.1% lead for the Athlon X4 845.
| Feature | Core i3-7100T | Athlon X4 845 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.8 GHz+12% |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.5 GHz+3% |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 2 MB+700% |
| Process | 14 nm-50% | 28 nm |
| Architecture | Kaby Lake (2016−2019) | Carrizo (2015−2018) |
| PassMark | 3,763 | 3,768 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,157 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 2,500 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i3-7100T uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon X4 845 uses FM2+ (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2400 on the Core i3-7100T versus DDR3-2133 on the Athlon X4 845 — the Core i3-7100T supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 64 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Core i3-7100T) vs 8 (Athlon X4 845) — the Core i3-7100T offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: B250,H270,Z270 (Core i3-7100T) and AMD FM2+ (Athlon X4 845).
| Feature | Core i3-7100T | Athlon X4 845 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | FM2+ |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2400+33% | DDR3-2133 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16+100% | 8 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-7100T) / not specified (Athlon X4 845). The Core i3-7100T includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 630), while the Athlon X4 845 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-7100T targets Low Power Desktop.
| Feature | Core i3-7100T | Athlon X4 845 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics 630 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
| Target Use | Low Power Desktop | — |
Value Analysis
The Core i3-7100T launched at $117 MSRP, while the Athlon X4 845 debuted at $70. At current prices ($39 vs $15), the Athlon X4 845 is $24 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i3-7100T delivers 96.5 pts/$ vs 251.2 pts/$ for the Athlon X4 845 — making the Athlon X4 845 the 89% better value option.
| Feature | Core i3-7100T | Athlon X4 845 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $117 | $70-40% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $39 | $15-62% |
| Performance per Dollar | 96.5 | 251.2+160% |
| Release Date | 2017 | 2016 |
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