The Core i7-9800X is a slightly slower gaming CPU than the Core i3-10100. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i7-9800X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-10100
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 42% less energy – 95 vs 165 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-9800X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i7-9800X vs Core i3-10100 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-9800X
Oct 19th, 2018
Average FPS
186
100%
Min 1% FPS
123
99%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i3-10100
Apr 30th, 2020
Average FPS
186
100%
Min 1% FPS
124
100%
Price, €
€108.4
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.58/FPS
100%
Core i7-9800X vs Core i3-10100 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-9800X vs Core i3-10100 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-9800X vs Core i3-10100 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-9800X
Oct 19th, 2018
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
16.5 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.8 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i3-10100
Apr 30th, 2020
Cores
4-core
50%
L3 Cache
6 MB
36%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
95%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
98%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-9800X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-10100 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Oct 19th, 2018 | Release Date | Apr 30th, 2020 |
| $589.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
| Skylake | Codename | Comet Lake |
| 165 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
8 | Cores | 4 |
16 | Threads | 8 |
3.8 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
4.4 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.3 GHz |
16.5 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
