Core i7-7920HQ vs Core i3-10100T

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. The Core i7-7920HQ is positioned at rank #980 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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 i7-7920HQ

#967

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1956%

#968

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1927%

#969

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1769%

#970

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1761%

#971

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1745%

#973

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1685%

#974

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1616%

#975

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1613%

#976

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1570%

#980

Core i7-7920HQ

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#981

Athlon II Neo K125

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

99%

#985

Pro A8-8600B

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

98%

#990

Pentium 8500

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

97%

#991

A6-8500P

MSRP: $100|Avg: $16

96%

#993

Core i7-4700EQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $180

96%

#994

Core i3-8145UE

MSRP: $281|Avg: $50

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i7-7920HQ delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i3-10100T in both compute-intensive tasks (0.2% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i7-7920HQ	Core i3-10100T
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($149)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake-H (2017) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i7-7920HQ	Core i3-10100T
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($149)

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 i7-7920HQ Benchmark Check

Core i3-10100T Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-7920HQ and Core i3-10100T

Core i7-7920HQ

The Core i7-7920HQ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake-H (2017) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,322 points. Launch price was $378.

Core i3-10100T

The Core i3-10100T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 April 2020 (5 years ago). It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 7,305 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-7920HQ and Core i3-10100T share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Core i7-7920HQ versus 3.8 GHz on the Core i3-10100T — a 7.6% clock advantage for the Core i7-7920HQ (base: 3.1 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Core i7-7920HQ is built on the Kaby Lake-H (2017) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i7-7920HQ scores 7,322 against the Core i3-10100T's 7,305 — a 0.2% lead for the Core i7-7920HQ. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-7920HQ vs 6 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Core i3-10100T.

Feature	Core i7-7920HQ	Core i3-10100T
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.1 GHz+8%	3.8 GHz
Base Clock	3.1 GHz+3%	3 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)+33%	6 MB Intel® Smart Cache
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	—
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Kaby Lake-H (2017)	—
PassMark	7,322	7,305

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-7920HQ uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-10100T uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.