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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i9-11950H vs Core i3-8100T

The Core i9-11950H 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 66% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 3 years and 2 months newer
Up to 375% more expensive – $556 vs $48.59

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Up to 375% cheaper – $48.59 vs $556
Up to 187% 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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Quality

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League of Legends2009

Core i9-11950H

292FPS

Core i3-8100T

182FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i9-11950H

693FPS

Core i3-8100T

594FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

214FPS

199FPS

627FPS

481FPS

Valorant2020

Core i9-11950H

662FPS

Core i3-8100T

565FPS

Dota 22013

Core i9-11950H

225FPS

Core i3-8100T

179FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i9-11950H

332FPS

Core i3-8100T

324FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core i9-11950H

Core i3-8100T

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core i9-11950H

51%

Core i3-8100T

19%

Core i9-11950H ranks 32 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i9-11950H

Core i3-8100T

Core i9-11950H has 4 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i9-11950H

Core i3-8100T

Core i9-11950H has 12 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i9-11950H

24 MB

Core i3-8100T

6 MB

Core i9-11950H has 18 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i9-11950H

2.1 GHz

Core i3-8100T

3.1 GHz

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

Turbo Frequencyhelp

5 GHz

TDPhelp

35W

35W

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Core i9-11950H

Core i3-8100T

$48.59

Core i9-11950HCore i3-8100T

Intel BGA 1787

Sockethelp

LGA1151

Tiger Lake-H

Codenamehelp

Coffee Lake

Mobile

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Desktop

UHD Graphics 750

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UHD Graphics 630

3200 MHz (DDR4)

RAMhelp

2400 MHz (DDR4)

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i9-11950H or Core i3-8100T?expand_more

The Core i9-11950H. It's 168% faster than the Core i3-8100T on average across 100+ games, scoring 51/100 vs 19/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i9-11950H than Core i3-8100T?expand_more

168% 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 i9-11950H or Core i3-8100T?expand_more

The Core i9-11950H is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i9-11950H worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 51/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i9-11950H and Core i3-8100T?expand_more

Performance: Core i9-11950H scores 51/100, 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 Core i9-11950H 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 i9-11950H or Core i3-8100T?expand_more

The Core i9-11950H is the stronger pick at 51/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.