Core i5-7500T vs Core i3-1115G4E

Core i5-7500T

4 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.3 GHz2017

Core i3-1115G4E

2 Cores4 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2020

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-7500T

4 / 4

5,215

0.0%

5,231

+0.3%

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 i5-7500T is positioned at rank 665 and the Core i3-1115G4E is on rank 795, so the Core i5-7500T offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-7500T

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

12073%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

11407%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

8283%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2495%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

1976%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1729%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

990%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

977%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

890%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

890%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

880%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

856%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

844%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

841%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

833%

#390

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $1247

99%

#665

Core i5-7500T

MSRP: $202|Avg: $130

100%

#666

Core i5-4670

MSRP: $213|Avg: $65

100%

#667

Core i5-7400T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $78

100%

#668

Core i5-4570S

MSRP: $195|Avg: $40

100%

#669

Pentium G2010

MSRP: $64|Avg: $5

99%

#671

Core i5-6500TE

MSRP: $192|Avg: $60

99%

#673

Core i5-4430

MSRP: $182|Avg: $60

99%

#674

Celeron G550T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $5

99%

#675

Pentium G2130

MSRP: $75|Avg: $8

99%

#677

Core i5-4460S

MSRP: $182|Avg: $50

99%

#678

Core i7-6700K

MSRP: $350|Avg: $142

99%

#680

Pentium G3420T

MSRP: $75|Avg: $40

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-1115G4E

#783

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1195%

#784

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1177%

#785

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1081%

#786

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1076%

#787

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1066%

#789

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1029%

#790

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

987%

#791

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

985%

#792

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

959%

#795

Core i3-1115G4E

MSRP: $213|Avg: $47

100%

#797

Celeron M 900

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

99%

#799

Celeron B815

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

99%

#801

Celeron B810

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

99%

#803

Core i7-1365UE

MSRP: $429|Avg: $429

98%

#805

3020e

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

98%

#809

Athlon II M320

MSRP: $75|Avg: $15

97%

#810

Celeron B800

MSRP: $80|Avg: $5

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i3-1115G4E delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i5-7500T in both compute-intensive tasks (0.3% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i5-7500T	Core i3-1115G4E
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($130)	✅ More affordable ($47)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: The Core i3-1115G4E leads not only in performance but also in value. It is effectively 64% cheaper ($47 vs $130) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Core i5-7500T	Core i3-1115G4E
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+177%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($130)	✅ More affordable ($47)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Core i5-7500T Benchmark Check

Core i3-1115G4E Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-7500T and Core i3-1115G4E

Core i5-7500T

The Core i5-7500T 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 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 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: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 5,215 points. Launch price was $202.

Core i3-1115G4E

The Core i3-1115G4E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 September 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1449. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, LPDDR4X. Passmark benchmark score: 5,231 points. Launch price was $285.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-7500T packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i3-1115G4E offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Core i5-7500T has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Core i5-7500T versus 3.9 GHz on the Core i3-1115G4E — a 16.7% clock advantage for the Core i3-1115G4E (base: 2.7 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Core i5-7500T uses the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i3-1115G4E uses Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-7500T scores 5,215 against the Core i3-1115G4E's 5,231 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i3-1115G4E. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,100 vs 1,506, a 31.2% lead for the Core i3-1115G4E that directly translates to higher frame rates. Both processors carry 6 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i5-7500T	Core i3-1115G4E
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.3 GHz	3.9 GHz+18%
Base Clock	2.7 GHz+23%	2.2 GHz
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)	6 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	1.25 MB (per core)+400%
Process	14 nm	10 nm-29%
Architecture	Kaby Lake (2016−2019)	Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021)
PassMark	5,215	5,231
Geekbench 6 Single	1,100	1,506+37%
Geekbench 6 Multi	3,023	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-7500T uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-1115G4E uses FCBGA1449 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-2400 memory speed. Both support up to 64 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Core i5-7500T) vs 4 (Core i3-1115G4E) — the Core i5-7500T offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	Core i5-7500T	Core i3-1115G4E
Socket	LGA1151	FCBGA1449
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2400	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	64 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	16+300%	4

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Core i3-1115G4E supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Both support VT-x, VT-d, EPT virtualization. Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics 630 (Core i5-7500T) and UHD Graphics for 11th Gen (48 EU) (Core i3-1115G4E) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-7500T targets Gaming, Core i3-1115G4E targets Embedded. Direct competitor: Core i5-7500T rivals Ryzen 3 1200; Core i3-1115G4E rivals Ryzen Embedded V2516.

Feature	Core i5-7500T	Core i3-1115G4E
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	HD Graphics 630	UHD Graphics for 11th Gen (48 EU)
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, EPT	VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use	Gaming	Embedded

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Value Analysis

The Core i5-7500T launched at $202 MSRP, while the Core i3-1115G4E debuted at $213. At current prices ($130 vs $47), the Core i3-1115G4E is $83 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-7500T delivers 40.1 pts/$ vs 111.3 pts/$ for the Core i3-1115G4E — making the Core i3-1115G4E the 94% better value option.