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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-11260H vs Core i3-8100T

The Core i5-11260H is much faster than the Core i3-8100T on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 55% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 3 years and 2 months newer
Up to 114% more expensive – $250 vs $48.59

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Up to 114% cheaper – $48.59 vs $250
Up to 38% better value for money

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 i5-11260H

266FPS

Core i3-8100T

178FPS

Dota 22013

Core i5-11260H

211FPS

Core i3-8100T

178FPS

Valorant2020

636FPS

563FPS

596FPS

474FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i5-11260H

211FPS

Core i3-8100T

198FPS

Apex Legends2019

Core i5-11260H

369FPS

Core i3-8100T

366FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core i5-11260H

531FPS

Core i3-8100T

516FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i5-11260H

331FPS

Core i3-8100T

324FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core i5-11260H

47%

Core i3-8100T

20%

Core i5-11260H ranks 27 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i5-11260H

Core i3-8100T

Core i5-11260H has 2 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i5-11260H

Core i3-8100T

Core i5-11260H has 8 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i5-11260H

12 MB

Core i3-8100T

6 MB

Core i5-11260H has 6 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i5-11260H

2.1 GHz

Core i3-8100T

3.1 GHz

Core i3-8100T has a 48% higher base clock.

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4.4 GHz

TDPhelp

35W

35W

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Core i5-11260H

Core i3-8100T

$48.59

Core i5-11260HCore i3-8100T

Intel BGA 1787

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LGA1151

Tiger Lake-H

Codenamehelp

Coffee Lake

Mobile

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Desktop

UHD Graphics

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UHD Graphics 630

3200 MHz (DDR4)

RAMhelp

2400 MHz (DDR4)

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-11260H or Core i3-8100T?expand_more

The Core i5-11260H. It's 135% faster than the Core i3-8100T on average across 100+ games, scoring 47/100 vs 20/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i5-11260H than Core i3-8100T?expand_more

135% 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 i5-11260H or Core i3-8100T?expand_more

The Core i5-11260H is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i5-11260H worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 47/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i5-11260H and Core i3-8100T?expand_more

Performance: Core i5-11260H scores 47/100, Core i3-8100T scores 20/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i5-11260H 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 Core i5-11260H or Core i3-8100T?expand_more

The Core i5-11260H is the stronger pick at 47/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.