Core i3-9100TE vs Core i3-7300
Core i3-9100TE
Core i3-7300
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
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Performance Per Dollar Core i3-9100TE
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-7300
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i3-9100TE | Core i3-7300 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($60) | ✅ More affordable ($46) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i3-9100TE | Core i3-7300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+28%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($60) | ✅ More affordable ($46) |
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 i3-9100TE and Core i3-7300
Core i3-9100TE
The Core i3-9100TE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 4,589 points. Launch price was $69.
Core i3-7300
The Core i3-7300 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 4 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 51 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 4,519 points. Launch price was $147.
Processing Power
The Core i3-9100TE packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i3-7300 offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Core i3-9100TE has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Core i3-9100TE versus 4 GHz on the Core i3-7300 — a 22.2% clock advantage for the Core i3-7300 (base: 2.2 GHz vs 4 GHz). The Core i3-9100TE uses the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i3-7300 uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-9100TE scores 4,589 against the Core i3-7300's 4,519 — a 1.5% lead for the Core i3-9100TE. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i3-9100TE vs 4 MB (total) on the Core i3-7300.
| Feature | Core i3-9100TE | Core i3-7300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | 4 GHz+25% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 4 GHz+82% |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total)+50% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Coffee Lake (2017−2019) | Kaby Lake (2016−2019) |
| PassMark | 4,589+2% | 4,519 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA1151 socket with PCIe 3.0. Both support up to DDR4-2400 memory speed. Both support up to 64 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes.
| Feature | Core i3-9100TE | Core i3-7300 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2400 | DDR4-2400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Core i3-9100TE) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-7300). Both include integrated graphics — UHD Graphics 630 (Core i3-9100TE) and HD Graphics 630 (Core i3-7300) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-9100TE targets Embedded, Core i3-7300 targets Desktop.
| Feature | Core i3-9100TE | Core i3-7300 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 630 | HD Graphics 630 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Embedded | Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Core i3-9100TE launched at $122 MSRP, while the Core i3-7300 debuted at $184. At current prices ($60 vs $46), the Core i3-7300 is $14 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i3-9100TE delivers 76.5 pts/$ vs 98.2 pts/$ for the Core i3-7300 — making the Core i3-7300 the 24.9% better value option.
| Feature | Core i3-9100TE | Core i3-7300 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $122-34% | $184 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $60 | $46-23% |
| Performance per Dollar | 76.5 | 98.2+28% |
| Release Date | 2019 | 2017 |
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