Intel Core i7-10700T vs Intel Core i3-10320

Processor comparisons   17-03-2021
   For example you are thinking about choosing a CPU, you will be able to make a choice by looking at the Intel Core i7-10700T vs Intel Core i3-10320 tests and decide which is better for games or simple use for machine learning, programming, rendering, video editing, streaming. Here you can find all information from different benchmarks or real video editing and streaming tests. A thorough analysis of all the technical characteristics, to make it easier to read, is summarized in the table.
   From the video comparison, you can get the results of joint testing in synthetic type tests such as Blender, Blender, Gears 5, UserBenchmark, AIDA64, Cinebench 23 (20, 15), Dolphin Emulator, MATLAB, WPrime, 7zip, DaVinci Resolve Studio, 3DMark, PassMark, SuperPi, Handbrake, Furmark, GeekBench 6, 5.2, World of Tanks enCore Benchmark, RealBench, PCMark 10, Prime95, VeraCrypt.
   Gaming performance of CPUs in:

Fortnite
DOOM: Eternal
Valheim
Cyberpunk 2077
Borderlands 3
Watch Dogs Legion
Apex Legends
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Warzone
Last Man Standing
Overwatch
Rainbow Six Siege
Grand Theft Auto V
Death Stranding
Red Dead Redemption 2
Halo Infinite
Valorant
World of Warcraft: Shadowlands
Fallout 76
Assassin's Creed Valhalla

After looking at the data these benchmarks and videos, you already be able to know which processor is better to buy for gaming Intel Core i3-10320 or Intel Core i7-10700T.

Summary benchmark results

As a percentage of the maximum value based on a sample from the entire base of all processors
Processor Benchmark

Core i7-10700T

54%

Core i3-10320

53%

The number of this parameter shows the performance of the processors in single-threaded and multi-threaded mode. In this comparison, Core i7-10700T is 1% better than Core i3-10320. The data source is several popular tests. Detailed information can be found below.

Gaming performance
Summary result of all game benchmarks.

Core i7-10700T

54%

Core i3-10320

53%

The maximum result in this parameter is 100 percent, which is the performance of the most powerful processor at the moment. And it is clear that this is a server processor, on which no one will run games. Because the cost of this processor reaches several tens of thousands of dollars. Therefore, if you think that the selected CPU has a low game result, just look at the FPS that it produces in real games in the final table below.
List of other games in which processors were compared: Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS GO), Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Forza Horizon 4, Metro Exodus, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG), League of Legends (LOL), Resident Evil 7 Biohazard, Half-Life: Alyx, Horizon Zero Dawn, Microsoft Flight Simulator, DOTA 2A, Monster Hunter World, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Control, Hitman 3, Ghostrunner, NBA 2K20, Battlefield V.

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite	95.5	93.6
Valorant	108.6	106.3
Cyberpunk 2077	60.8	59.6
Apex Legends	102.1	100.0
Call of Duty Warzone	81.4	79.8
Overwatch	87.9	86.1
Red Dead Redemption 2	74.9	73.4
DOOM Eternal	54.3	53.2
Warzone	84.7	83.0
Assassin's Creed	91.2	89.3
Valheim	90.1	88.3

The numbers in this table indicate the maximum FPS that was received on the device with the corresponding processor. Depending on the configuration of the computer (RAM size and Video Card) and graphics quality settings (Ultra, Medium, Normal), the results may differ quite significantly. We recommend that you better study the results of the Cinebench, GeekBench and Passmark becnmarks.
The computers that were in the comparisons not only did they have different amounts of RAM and different video cards. But users also tested them at different screen resolutions: FullHD, 2K or 4K. So the game benchmark data is approximate. But all video cards met the average system requirements of games. To be sure exactly how much performance the processor will be in games, if you get acquainted with the benchmarks that are made with the same video card that is installed in your computer.

Power consumption

Core i7-10700T

105%

Core i3-10320

67%

To make a finishing resolution on which processor is better, you should also consider the generation of its core. The newer the processor generation, the better its performance in games and benchmarks, as well as its energy efficiency. In this case the Core i7-10700T is more energy efficient than the Core i3-10320 as it consumes less power: 35W vs. 65W. Power consumption is particularly important for laptops. Also, when choosing a processor cooling system, it will be useful to know its TDP. You need to buy a cooler that has the TDP data specified in the specification was greater than the TDP of the compared processor.

Software benchmarks

If you plan to use the processor not only for gaming, but also for streaming, video editing or video rendering, machine learning, programming, then first of all you need to pay attention to the performance in multi-threaded mode. In this mode, the CPU includes all cores and threads that it has to the maximum to reach maximum efficiency. You will learn this data from the benchmark tables below. Before you take into account the data from these tests, be sure to check whether the software you are going to use on your computer supports multi-threaded mode. Because there are still many programs that can use only one core to run, and all the advantages of multi-core mode turns out to be unnecessary.
Cinebench 23, 20 an 15
The results of this benchmark show Single-threaded and Multi-threaded CPU performance

	Intel Core i7-10700T	Intel Core i3-10320
Cinbench 15 Single-core	203	206
Cinbench 15 Multi-core	1845	1080
Cinbench 20 Single-core	470	477
Cinbench 20 Multi-core	3896	2444
Cinbench 23 Single-core	1152	1295
Cinbench 23 Multi-core	8331	5028

Passmark
This popular benchmark displays Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	Intel Core i7-10700T	Intel Core i3-10320
Single-Core	2679	2819
Multi-Core	13180	10062

GeekBench 6, 5.2
This benchmark shows Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	Intel Core i7-10700T	Intel Core i3-10320
Single-Core	1112	1307
Multi-Core	7393	5477

Comparison of specifications

In the specification comparison table, the most helpful will be the the possibility of overclocking it and release date of the processor. The later the processor is released, the longer it will last in your computer. And the easier it will be to upgrade the system later. The same can be said about overclocking. When the processor can be overclocked, increasing its performance, then it will continue to maintain maximum FPS even in the newest games. The savings are obvious! It turns out that you do not need to buy a new CPU to enjoy the games any longer.

	Intel Core i7-10700T	Intel Core i3-10320
Announcement date	April 01, 2020	October 01, 2020
Type	Desktop	Desktop
Socket	FCLGA1200	FCLGA1200
Core name	Comet Lake	Comet Lake
Architecture	x86	x86
Generation	10	10
Turbo Frequency	4.5 MHz	4.6 MHz
Frequency	2 MHz	3.8 MHz
Cores	8	4
Threads	16	8
Bus rate	8 GT/s	8 GT/s
Bit	64	64
Lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Transistors count	6800 millions	2600 millions
Power consumption (TDP)	35 W	65 W
Memory type	DDR4-2933	DDR4-2666
Max. Memory	128 Gb	128 Gb
Memory Frequency
Memory bandwidth	45.8 GB/s	41.6 GB/s
L1 cache
L2 cache
L3 cache	16 MB	8 MB
Overclocking	Yes	Yes
Supports ECC	No	No
Part number

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Core i3-10320 is 47% better than Core i7-10700T in terms of CPU frequency. Another difference is that Core i7-10700T has 4 more core than Core i3-10320. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption (relevant for laptops).

Result:
The number of parameters for which Intel Core i7-10700T is better: 21
The number of parameters for which Intel Core i3-10320 is better: 9
However, it should be realized that all the number in the article above do not mean that taking them into account you should fully trust a simple comparison of these figures. Better to watch the video tests and read the opinion of real owners of Intel Core i7-10700T and Intel Core i3-10320 before making a choice which processor to buy for gaming and which not.

• Intel Core i7-10700T specs and review.

• Intel Core i3-10320 specs and review.