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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i3-8100T vs Xeon E3-1220 v3

The Core i3-8100T is slightly slower than the Xeon E3-1220 v3 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Is 4 years and 11 months newer
Up to 74% cheaper – $48.59 vs $203
Up to 70% better value for money

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Up to 2% faster on average across 100+ games
Up to 74% more expensive – $203 vs $48.59

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

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Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i3-8100T

199FPS

Xeon E3-1220 v3

199FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i3-8100T

183FPS

Xeon E3-1220 v3

186FPS

Valorant2020

Core i3-8100T

566FPS

Xeon E3-1220 v3

568FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i3-8100T

594FPS

Xeon E3-1220 v3

596FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i3-8100T

324FPS

Xeon E3-1220 v3

325FPS

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.02020

Core i3-8100T

234FPS

Xeon E3-1220 v3

234FPS

Overwatch 22023

516FPS

517FPS

483FPS

488FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Core i3-8100T

19%

Xeon E3-1220 v3

30%

Xeon E3-1220 v3 ranks 11 points higher.

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6 MB

8 MB

Xeon E3-1220 v3 has 2 MB more L3 cache.

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Core i3-8100T

3.1 GHz

Xeon E3-1220 v3

3.1 GHz

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Core i3-8100T

Xeon E3-1220 v3

3.5 GHz

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Core i3-8100T

35W

Xeon E3-1220 v3

80W

Core i3-8100T draws 45W less power.

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Core i3-8100T

$48.59

Xeon E3-1220 v3

Core i3-8100TXeon E3-1220 v3

LGA1151

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LGA1150

Coffee Lake

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Haswell-WS

Desktop

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Server/Workstation

UHD Graphics 630

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No Integrated Graphics

2400 MHz (DDR4)

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1600 MHz (DDR3)

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i3-8100T or Xeon E3-1220 v3?expand_more

The Xeon E3-1220 v3. It's 58% faster than the Core i3-8100T on average across 100+ games, scoring 30/100 vs 19/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Xeon E3-1220 v3 than Core i3-8100T?expand_more

58% 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, Core i3-8100T or Xeon E3-1220 v3?expand_more

The Xeon E3-1220 v3 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Xeon E3-1220 v3 worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 30/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i3-8100T and Xeon E3-1220 v3?expand_more

Performance: Core i3-8100T scores 19/100, Xeon E3-1220 v3 scores 30/100. 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 Xeon E3-1220 v3 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 Xeon E3-1220 v3?expand_more

The Xeon E3-1220 v3 is the stronger pick at 30/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.