Head-to-head used CPU value

Intel Core i3-8100 vs Intel Core i7-7700T

Intel Core i3-8100 currently offers better used gaming performance per dollar. Tracked gaming performance is effectively tied.

Prices updated Sep 2, 2026
Used price differenceIntel Core i7-7700T is 109.3% higher
Gaming differenceEffectively tied
Value differenceIntel Core i7-7700T is 52.2% lower

Which CPU Should You Buy?

Gaming value, productivity, and total platform cost can point to different winners.

Best Gaming Value

Intel Core i3-8100 currently provides more tracked gaming performance per used dollar. Recheck the live prices before buying because a small market move can change the winner.

Productivity And Core Workloads

Intel Core i7-7700T is about 30.9% faster in the tracked Cinebench R23 multi-core result. Core count, cooling, and application behavior still affect real workloads.

Platform And Upgrade Cost

Socket data is incomplete for this pair. Intel Core i7-7700T has a 30 W lower tracked TDP.

Price, Benchmark And Platform Comparison

Used price uses the latest median, then the 25th percentile or minimum as fallback.

MetricIntel Core i3-8100Intel Core i7-7700T
Current used price$15.99$33.47
Current new price$26.9-
Relative gaming performance3737
Gaming performance per dollar2.3261.113
Cinebench R23 multi3,4144,469
Cinebench R23 single1,0021,006
Cores / threads4 / 44 / 8
Socket--
TDP65 W35 W
Release year20172017
Qualified sales1316
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