Name: Intel Core i3 7101TE
Brand: Intel

Technical Specifications of processor Intel Core i3 7101TE

Overall score

4.1

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Popularity

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When it matters: When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.

Platform

7.5

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Brand name

What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.

When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel

Processor type

What it is: The kind of system the processor is built for, such as desktop PCs, laptops, workstations, or servers.

When it matters: When you want a processor meant for the kind of machine you are actually building or buying, rather than a chip aimed at a different class of system.

Importance: HIGH

CPU socket

What it is: The physical socket the processor fits into on the motherboard.

When it matters: When you need to make sure the CPU can actually be installed on a specific motherboard.

Importance: HIGH

Chipset

What it is: The motherboard chipset families officially meant to work with the processor.

When it matters: When you are checking whether a CPU will work with the motherboard features and platform you plan to use.

Importance: HIGH

CPU architecture

What it is: The processor family or design generation behind the chip, such as Zen 4 or Raptor Lake.

When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs across generations and want a clearer sense of their design age, feature level, and expected performance class.

Importance: HIGH

Performance

3.5

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N. of physical cores

What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.

When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 8+

CPU threads

What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.

When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 16+

Threads per core

What it is: The number of threads each physical core can handle at once.

When it matters: When you want to understand how much thread-level parallelism each core can provide in multitasking or heavily threaded work.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: 2

CPU boost clock speed

What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.

When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >4.7 GHz

N/A

CPU base clock speed

What it is: The processor's normal all-core starting frequency before boost behavior raises clocks temporarily.

When it matters: When you care about steadier performance in longer workloads rather than short burst speed alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

Cache & Architecture

4.5

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Semiconductor size

What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.

When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <10 nm

Foundry

What it is: The semiconductor manufacturer that physically fabricates the processor chip.

When it matters: When process source, manufacturing generation, or foundry differences matter to your comparison more than day-to-day performance alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

L3 cache

What it is: The total amount of L3 cache available on the processor.

When it matters: When you want better performance in cache-sensitive workloads and games.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=16 MB

L2 cache

What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.

When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6 MB

L1 cache

What it is: The total amount of L1 cache built into the processor, which sits closest to the cores.

When it matters: When you are comparing low-level CPU design details rather than the broader performance picture buyers usually notice first.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=512 KB

Memory & PCIe

4.6

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DDR memory version

What it is: The RAM generation the processor is designed to support, such as DDR4 or DDR5.

When it matters: When you need the CPU to match the kind of memory platform you want to buy or reuse.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: DDR5

Maximum memory speed

What it is: The highest official memory speed supported by the processor.

When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=4800 MHz

Max memory speed (JEDEC)

What it is: The highest official RAM speed the processor supports under standard JEDEC settings, before any memory overclocking profiles are applied.

When it matters: When officially supported stock RAM speed matters more than XMP, EXPO, or manual memory tuning.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5600 MHz

Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)

What it is: The highest memory speed supported through XMP or EXPO profiles.

When it matters: When you want faster RAM through memory profiles.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5200 MHz

N/A

Maximum memory capacity

What it is: The largest total amount of memory officially supported by the processor.

When it matters: When you plan a system with very large RAM capacity.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=128 GB

Integrated Graphics

6.4

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Integrated graphics

What it is: Includes built-in graphics, so the system can output video without a separate graphics card.

When it matters: When you want the PC to work without a dedicated GPU, or you are building an office, media, compact, or troubleshooting-friendly system.

Importance: HIGH

Integrated GPU model

What it is: The model name of the integrated graphics processor, if present.

When it matters: When you plan to use the CPU's built-in graphics.

Importance: MEDIUM

Integrated GPU execution units

What it is: The number of execution units available in the integrated graphics part of the processor.

When it matters: When you plan to rely on built-in graphics and want a better sense of its light gaming, display, or media capability.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=24

Integrated GPU base frequency

What it is: The base operating frequency of the integrated GPU.

When it matters: When integrated graphics performance matters to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=350 MHz

Integrated media encoders/decoders

What it is: The hardware media formats the processor can encode or decode directly.

When it matters: When you stream, edit video, or rely on hardware media acceleration.

Importance: LOW

Power & Thermal

5.7

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TDP (Thermal design power)

What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.

When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <30 W

Base power (PL1)

What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.

When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <30 W

Boost power (PL2)

What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.

When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <50 W

Tau (power duration limit)

What it is: The time limit the CPU can stay at higher boost power before dropping toward sustained power.

When it matters: When you want to understand turbo behavior under longer loads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=28 s

N/A

Configurable TDP

What it is: Allows the processor to run in alternate power modes instead of being fixed to one default TDP target.

When it matters: When you want more control over heat, noise, and power draw in compact systems, quieter builds, or thermally limited machines.

Importance: LOW

Intel Core i3 7101TE vs the average processor

Why is Intel Core i3 7101TE better than the average processor?

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12 °C lower CPU temperature
Intel Core i3 7101TE has a lower CPU temperature than the average processor (88 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.
What it is: The reported operating temperature of the processor.
When it matters: When you monitor thermals, cooling, or system stability.
Importance: LOW
Good value: <100 °C
Intel Core i3 7101TE has a lower CPU temperature than the average processor (88 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.88 °C vs 100 °C
Supports ECC memory
Intel Core i3 7101TE supports ECC memory, the average processor does not.
What it is: Can work with ECC memory, which helps detect and correct certain memory errors on supported platforms.
When it matters: When long-term stability, uptime, or data integrity matter more than a basic consumer-style setup.
Importance: MEDIUM
Intel Core i3 7101TE supports ECC memory, the average processor does not.
45.3% lower boost power
Intel Core i3 7101TE has a lower boost power draw than the average processor (35 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.
What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.
When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: <50 W
Intel Core i3 7101TE has a lower boost power draw than the average processor (35 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.35 W vs 64 W
Modern CPU socket
Intel Core i3 7101TE uses a more modern CPU socket than the average processor (LGA1,151 vs FP2).
What it is: The physical socket the processor fits into on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you need to make sure the CPU can actually be installed on a specific motherboard.
Importance: HIGH
Intel Core i3 7101TE uses a more modern CPU socket than the average processor (LGA1,151 vs FP2).LGA1151 vs FP2
22.2% lower base power
Intel Core i3 7101TE has a lower base power draw than the average processor (35 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: <30 W
Intel Core i3 7101TE has a lower base power draw than the average processor (35 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.35 W vs 45 W
2.63x cheaper
Intel Core i3 7101TE is cheaper than the average processor (£95 vs £250).
Intel Core i3 7101TE is cheaper than the average processor (£95 vs £250).£95 vs £250
Modern CPU socket
Intel Core i3 7101TE uses a more modern CPU socket than the average processor (LGA1,151 vs FP2).
Supports ECC memory
Intel Core i3 7101TE supports ECC memory, the average processor does not.
12 °C lower CPU temperature
Intel Core i3 7101TE has a lower CPU temperature than the average processor (88 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.
45.3% lower boost power
Intel Core i3 7101TE has a lower boost power draw than the average processor (35 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.
22.2% lower base power
Intel Core i3 7101TE has a lower base power draw than the average processor (35 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.

Why is Intel Core i3 7101TE worse than the average processor?

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Narrower instruction support
Intel Core i3 7101TE supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
3 year/s older release date
Intel Core i3 7101TE has an older release date than the average processor (2,017 vs 2,020).
January 2017
No crypto acceleration
Intel Core i3 7101TE does not include crypto acceleration, the average processor does.
4 fewer CPU cores
Intel Core i3 7101TE has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
74.6% lower multi-core score
Intel Core i3 7101TE has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (1,217 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
62.4% lower PassMark score
Intel Core i3 7101TE has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (3,956 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
18% weaker single-core performance
Intel Core i3 7101TE has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (2,036 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
4 fewer CPU threads
Intel Core i3 7101TE has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (4 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
17.3% lower single-core score
Intel Core i3 7101TE has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (1,217 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
No Turbo Boost
Intel Core i3 7101TE does not support Turbo Boost, the average processor does.
80% smaller L2 cache
Intel Core i3 7101TE has a lower L2 cache than the average processor (0.5 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
16.7% larger process node
Intel Core i3 7101TE has a higher process node than the average processor (14 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
62.5% smaller L3 cache
Intel Core i3 7101TE has a lower L3 cache than the average processor (3 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
66.7% smaller L1 cache
Intel Core i3 7101TE has a lower L1 cache than the average processor (128 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
50% less L2 per core
Intel Core i3 7101TE has less L2 cache per core than the average processor (0.3 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
12.5% less L3 per core
Intel Core i3 7101TE has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1.5 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
25.5% lower memory bandwidth
Intel Core i3 7101TE has a lower memory bandwidth than the average processor (34.1 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.
Older DDR support
Intel Core i3 7101TE supports an older DDR generation than the average processor (DDR3L/DDR4 vs DDR4).
18.2% lower memory speed
Intel Core i3 7101TE has a lower maximum memory speed than the average processor (2,400 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
Inferior integrated GPU
Intel Core i3 7101TE uses an inferior integrated GPU to the average processor (Intel HD Graphics 630 vs Intel UHD Graphics 630).
50% fewer GPU execution units
Intel Core i3 7101TE has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (12 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
12 °C lower TJ Max
Intel Core i3 7101TE has a lower TJ Max than the average processor (88 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.
No configurable TDP
Intel Core i3 7101TE does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does.
4 fewer CPU cores
Intel Core i3 7101TE has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: 8+
Intel Core i3 7101TE has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.2 vs 6
74.6% lower multi-core score
Intel Core i3 7101TE has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (1,217 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects multi-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
When it matters: When you want a quick picture of multi-core speed in everyday mixed workloads, multitasking, and broadly optimized software.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: >8500
Intel Core i3 7101TE has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (1,217 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.1,217 vs 4,793
62.4% lower PassMark score
Intel Core i3 7101TE has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (3,956 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
What it is: A benchmark score that gives a broad idea of overall processor performance.
When it matters: When you want a quick overall performance comparison.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: >19000
Intel Core i3 7101TE has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (3,956 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.3,956 vs 10,532.5
18% weaker single-core performance
Intel Core i3 7101TE has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (2,036 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
What it is: A benchmark score that reflects single-core CPU performance.
When it matters: When you care about responsiveness in lighter or older software.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: >3200
Intel Core i3 7101TE has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (2,036 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.2,036 vs 2,483
80% smaller L2 cache
Intel Core i3 7101TE has a lower L2 cache than the average processor (0.5 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.
When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: >=6 MB
Intel Core i3 7101TE has a lower L2 cache than the average processor (0.5 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.0.5 MB vs 2.5 MB
16.7% larger process node
Intel Core i3 7101TE has a higher process node than the average processor (14 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: <10 nm
Intel Core i3 7101TE has a higher process node than the average processor (14 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.14 nm vs 12 nm
4 fewer CPU threads
Intel Core i3 7101TE has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (4 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.
When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: 16+
Intel Core i3 7101TE has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (4 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.4 vs 8
17.3% lower single-core score
Intel Core i3 7101TE has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (1,217 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects single-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
When it matters: When you care about snappy everyday performance in lighter apps, browsing, office work, or tasks that do not scale well across many cores.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: >2000
Intel Core i3 7101TE has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (1,217 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.1,217 vs 1,471

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Intel Core i3 7101TE?

High energy efficiency with a low 35W TDP, making it ideal for compact HTPC or office builds
Excellent reliability and stability as a well-established platform without 'growing pains'
Support for ECC memory, which is a rare feature for budget-tier desktop processors
Integrated Intel HD Graphics 630 supports 4K resolution at 60Hz via DisplayPort
Low heat generation and can often be used with stock cooling or in fanless setups
Affordable price point on the second-hand market for budget-conscious retro or basic builds

What customers dislike about Intel Core i3 7101TE?

Limited multitasking capabilities due to having only 2 physical cores
Outdated Kaby Lake architecture that lags significantly behind modern budget alternatives in IPC
Lacks Turbo Boost technology, meaning it is locked at its base clock speed of 3.4 GHz
No support for PCIe 4.0 or 5.0, limiting the maximum speeds of modern NVMe drives to PCIe 3.0
Not suitable for demanding modern tasks such as AAA gaming, video editing, or 3D rendering
Motherboard compatibility is limited to LGA 1151 (v1) and is not compatible with 8th or 9th gen boards

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Technical Specifications of processor Intel Core i3 7101TE

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