The Core i3-10320 is a clear winner – it's a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-9800X and it's also a slightly better value for money, as it's only $7.25 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i3-10320
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- A slightly better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 61% less energy – 65 vs 165 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i7-9800X
- Up to 6% cheaper – $117.07 vs $124.32
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 8 threads
Core i3-10320 vs Core i7-9800X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-10320
Apr 30th, 2020
Average FPS
189
100%
Min 1% FPS
125
100%
Price, €
€124.32
94%
Value, €/FPS
€0.65/FPS
95%
Core i7-9800X
Oct 19th, 2018
Average FPS
186
98%
Min 1% FPS
123
98%
Price, €
€117.07
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.62/FPS
100%
Core i3-10320 vs Core i7-9800X in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-10320 vs Core i7-9800X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-10320 vs Core i7-9800X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-10320
Apr 30th, 2020
Cores
4-core
50%
L3 Cache
8 MB
48%
Base Frequency
3.8 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
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
96%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-10320 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-9800X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Oct 19th, 2018 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $589.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
| Comet Lake | Codename | Skylake |
65 W | Power Consumption | 165 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 8 |
| 8 | Threads | 16 |
| 3.8 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.8 GHz |
4.6 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.4 GHz |
| 8 MB | L3 Cache | 16.5 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
