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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

FX-8320 vs Core i3-8100T

The FX-8320 is quite a bit slower than the Core i3-8100T on average across 100+ games and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's $25.17 more expensive!

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$73.76View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 44% more expensive – $73.76 vs $48.59

CPU

$48.59View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 65% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 5 years and 6 months newer
Up to 44% cheaper – $48.59 vs $73.76
Up to 139% 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

FX-8320

121FPS

Core i3-8100T

183FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

185FPS

199FPS

361FPS

482FPS

Valorant2020

FX-8320

538FPS

Core i3-8100T

566FPS

Fortnite2017

FX-8320

329FPS

Core i3-8100T

324FPS

Dota 22013

FX-8320

169FPS

Core i3-8100T

179FPS

Overwatch 22023

FX-8320

526FPS

Core i3-8100T

516FPS

Minecraft2011

FX-8320

575FPS

Core i3-8100T

594FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

FX-8320

Core i3-8100T

19%

Core i3-8100T ranks 15 points higher.

Coreshelp

FX-8320

Core i3-8100T

FX-8320 has 4 more cores.

Threadshelp

FX-8320

Core i3-8100T

FX-8320 has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

FX-8320

8 MB

Core i3-8100T

6 MB

FX-8320 has 2 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

FX-8320

3.5 GHz

Core i3-8100T

3.1 GHz

FX-8320 has a 13% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

4 GHz

TDPhelp

125W

35W

Core i3-8100T draws 90W less power.

Pricehelp

FX-8320

$73.76

Core i3-8100T

$48.59

Core i3-8100T is $25.17 cheaper.

FX-8320Core i3-8100T

AM3+

Sockethelp

LGA1151

Vishera

Codenamehelp

Coffee Lake

Desktop

Segmenthelp

Desktop

On certain motherboards (Chipset feature)

Integrated GPUhelp

UHD Graphics 630

DDR3

RAMhelp

2400 MHz (DDR4)

Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, FX-8320 or Core i3-8100T?expand_more

The Core i3-8100T. It's 375% faster than the FX-8320 on average across 100+ games, scoring 19/100 vs 4/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i3-8100T than FX-8320?expand_more

375% 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, FX-8320 or Core i3-8100T?expand_more

The Core i3-8100T is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i3-8100T worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 19/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between FX-8320 and Core i3-8100T?expand_more

Performance: FX-8320 scores 4/100, 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 FX-8320 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 FX-8320 or Core i3-8100T?expand_more

The Core i3-8100T is the stronger pick at 19/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.