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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i3-8100T vs Core i5-6500T

The Core i3-8100T is slightly faster than the Core i5-6500T on average across 100+ games and it's also a much better value for money, as it's $150.36 cheaper!

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CPU

$48.59View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 3% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 2 years and 10 months newer
Available for $48.59

CPU

$198.95View CPUAll CPUs

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

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League of Legends2009

Core i3-8100T

185FPS

Core i5-6500T

180FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i3-8100T

199FPS

Core i5-6500T

198FPS

Valorant2020

Core i3-8100T

567FPS

Core i5-6500T

564FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i3-8100T

324FPS

Core i5-6500T

324FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core i3-8100T

517FPS

Core i5-6500T

516FPS

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.02020

Minecraft2011

595FPS

592FPS

486FPS

478FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core i3-8100T

19%

Core i5-6500T

18%

Core i3-8100T ranks 1 points higher.

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L3 Cachehelp

6 MB

6 MB

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Core i3-8100T

3.1 GHz

Core i5-6500T

2.5 GHz

Core i3-8100T has a 24% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i3-8100T

Core i5-6500T

3.1 GHz

TDPhelp

Core i3-8100T

35W

Core i5-6500T

35W

Pricehelp

Core i3-8100T

$48.59

Core i5-6500T

$198.95

Core i3-8100T is $150.36 cheaper.

Core i3-8100TCore i5-6500T

LGA1151

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LGA1151

Coffee Lake

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Skylake

Desktop

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Desktop

UHD Graphics 630

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HD Graphics 530

2400 MHz (DDR4)

RAMhelp

2133 MHz (DDR3), 2133 MHz (DDR4)

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i3-8100T or Core i5-6500T?expand_more

Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or platform compatibility.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i3-8100T or Core i5-6500T?expand_more

They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i3-8100T and Core i5-6500T?expand_more

Performance: Core i3-8100T scores 19/100, Core i5-6500T scores 18/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i3-8100T or Core i5-6500T 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 Core i3-8100T or Core i5-6500T?expand_more

Both are solid choices. Compare your current CPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.