Intel Core i3-7100T socket: LGA 1151
The Intel Core i3-7100T uses the LGA 1151 socket on revision 1 boards with 100 and 200 series chipsets. It is a dual core chip with Hyper-Threading at 3.4 GHz for low power towers.
- Socket
- LGA 1151 (revision 1)
- Launched
- January 2017
- Cores and threads
- 2 and 4
- Base power
- 35 W
- Codename
- Kaby Lake
- Segment
- Desktop
- Family
- Intel Core i3
- Clocks
- 3.4 / 3.4 GHz
Intel Core i3-7100T specifications
| Cores | 2 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 4 |
| Core architecture | Kaby Lake on 14 nm |
| Clocks | 3.4 GHz base, no Turbo Boost |
| Cache | 3 MB Intel Smart Cache |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 35 W |
| Manufacturing process | 14 nm |
| Memory support | DDR4-2133/2400 and DDR3L 1333/1600, two channels, up to 64 GB |
| PCI Express | PCIe 3.0, 16 lanes from the CPU |
| Integrated graphics | Intel HD Graphics 630 (350 MHz base, up to 1100 MHz) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | FCLGA1151 (37.5 × 37.5 mm) |
Motherboard and chipset compatibility
Intel Core i3-7100T needs a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket. The table shows which chipset series accept it.
| Series | Chipsets | Support |
|---|---|---|
| 300 series: B365 and Z390 | Z390, B365 | Not supported |
| 300 series: H310, B360, H370, Q370, Z370 | Z370, H370, B360, H310, Q370 | Not supported |
| 200 series | Z270, H270, B250, Q270, Q250 | Works out of the box |
| 100 series | Z170, H170, B150, H110, Q170, Q150 | Needs a BIOS update Needs a BIOS update before a 7th Gen processor will start. |
Board makers publish a CPU support list for every model. Check it for your exact board before buying. Chipset details for LGA 1151.
LGA 1151 at a glance
| Type | LGA, 1,151 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 37.5 × 37.5 mm |
| Introduced | August 2015 |
| Memory | DDR4 on most boards (some early boards use DDR3L). DDR4 only on the second revision |
| Cooler mounting holes | 75 × 75 mm |
What the Core i3-7100T is
The Core i3-7100T is a two core, four thread desktop processor from Kaby Lake. It launched in January 2017 with a fixed 3.4 GHz at 35 W. Two cores with Hyper-Threading cover low power offices where four threads help multitasking without high heat.
Three megabytes of Smart Cache feed office work with background security. The fixed 3.4 GHz keeps pace steady for shared PCs. Thirty five watts fit thin towers with quiet cooling.
HD Graphics 630 from 350 MHz to 1100 MHz drives office displays with 4K output. Hardware decode keeps video smooth. Hyper-Threading is the step above Pentium dual cores for multitasking.
On 14 nm the 7100T serves low power desktops against the 51 W 7100. Makers use it for small form factor fleets. Locked multiplier removes tuning.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 7100T fits LGA 1151 revision 1 only. Two hundred series boards accept it natively, while 100 series may need a BIOS update. Revision 2 boards never support it.
The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide explains revision matching. Low power mini ITX boards pair it with DDR4 for silent offices.
The Core i3-7100 on the same socket adds 500 MHz at 51 W where power allows it. The Pentium Intel Pentium G4600 is the lower cost thread option.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR4-2133/2400 or DDR3L up to 64 GB in two channels is the support. Dual channel pairs help graphics output. SSDs decide boot pace more than clocks.
Sixteen PCIe 3.0 lanes wire graphics or NVMe storage. Office towers use integrated displays. Thirty five watt coolers cover the fixed load easily.
The 75 mm pattern shares coolers with LGA 1155, 1150 and LGA 1200. Compact cases need clear intake.
Upgrade paths
On the same socket Core i3-7300 adds cache and clocks, while Core i5-7400 brings four cores. Both reuse board and memory.
Past revision 1 a new board is required. Memory and SSD upgrades usually come first.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Core i3-7100T use?
It uses LGA 1151 revision 1 on 100 and 200 series boards.
How many cores does the i3-7100T have?
Two cores with four threads at a fixed 3.4 GHz and 35 W.
What graphics are in the i3-7100T?
Intel HD Graphics 630 from 350 MHz to 1100 MHz.
When did the i3-7100T launch?
January 2017 with the Kaby Lake desktop lineup.
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