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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i3-8100T vs Xeon E3-1265L v3

The Core i3-8100T is slightly slower than the Xeon E3-1265L 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
Available for $48.59

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Up to 5% faster on average across 100+ games

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

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Counter-Strike 22023

Core i3-8100T

477FPS

Xeon E3-1265L v3

489FPS

Dota 22013

Core i3-8100T

178FPS

Xeon E3-1265L v3

180FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i3-8100T

198FPS

Xeon E3-1265L v3

199FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i3-8100T

180FPS

Xeon E3-1265L v3

187FPS

Valorant2020

Core i3-8100T

564FPS

Xeon E3-1265L v3

569FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i3-8100T

214FPS

Xeon E3-1265L v3

215FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i3-8100T

592FPS

Xeon E3-1265L v3

597FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i3-8100T

324FPS

Xeon E3-1265L v3

325FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core i3-8100T

20%

Xeon E3-1265L v3

32%

Xeon E3-1265L v3 ranks 12 points higher.

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Xeon E3-1265L v3 has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i3-8100T

6 MB

Xeon E3-1265L v3

8 MB

Xeon E3-1265L v3 has 2 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i3-8100T

3.1 GHz

Xeon E3-1265L v3

2.5 GHz

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

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i3-8100T

Xeon E3-1265L v3

3.7 GHz

TDPhelp

Core i3-8100T

35W

Xeon E3-1265L v3

45W

Core i3-8100T draws 10W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i3-8100T

$48.59

Xeon E3-1265L v3

Core i3-8100TXeon E3-1265L 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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Intel HD (Haswell)

2400 MHz (DDR4)

RAMhelp

DDR3, DDR4

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i3-8100T or Xeon E3-1265L v3?expand_more

The Xeon E3-1265L v3. It's 60% faster than the Core i3-8100T on average across 100+ games, scoring 32/100 vs 20/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Xeon E3-1265L v3 than Core i3-8100T?expand_more

60% 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 E3-1265L v3?expand_more

The Xeon E3-1265L v3 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Xeon E3-1265L v3 worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 32/100 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 E3-1265L v3?expand_more

Performance: Core i3-8100T scores 20/100, Xeon E3-1265L v3 scores 32/100. 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 E3-1265L 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 E3-1265L v3?expand_more

The Xeon E3-1265L v3 is the stronger pick at 32/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.