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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Celeron N4500 vs Core i3-8100T

The Celeron N4500 is quite a bit slower than the Core i3-8100T on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Is 2 years and 10 months newer
  • Up to 80% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Available for $48.59

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

Scorehelp

Core i3-8100T ranks 12 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i3-8100T has 2 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i3-8100T has 2 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i3-8100T has 2 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i3-8100T has a 182% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp
TDPhelp

Celeron N4500 draws 29W less power.

Intel BGA 1338
Sockethelp
LGA1151
Jasper Lake
Codenamehelp
Coffee Lake
Mobile
Segmenthelp
Desktop
UHD Graphics 16EU
Integrated GPUhelp
UHD Graphics 630
2933 MHz (DDR4), 2933 MHz (LPDDR4)
RAMhelp
2400 MHz (DDR4)
Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Celeron N4500 or Core i3-8100T?expand_more
The Core i3-8100T. It's 171% faster than the Celeron N4500 on average across 100+ games, scoring 19/100 vs 7/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core i3-8100T than Celeron N4500?expand_more
171% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Celeron N4500 or Core i3-8100T?expand_more
The Core i3-8100T is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Core i3-8100T worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 19/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Celeron N4500 and Core i3-8100T?expand_more
Performance: Celeron N4500 scores 7/100, Core i3-8100T scores 19/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Celeron N4500 or Core i3-8100T bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Celeron N4500 or Core i3-8100T?expand_more
The Core i3-8100T is the stronger pick at 19/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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