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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 9 5900XT vs Core i3-8100T

The Ryzen 9 5900XT is much faster than the Core i3-8100T on average across 100+ games. However, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $288.25 more expensive!

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$336.84View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 89% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 6 years and 5 months newer
Up to 198% more expensive – $336.84 vs $48.59

CPU

$48.59View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 198% cheaper – $48.59 vs $336.84
Up to 58% 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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Grand Theft Auto V2013

Ryzen 9 5900XT

217FPS

Core i3-8100T

198FPS

Apex Legends2019

Ryzen 9 5900XT

376FPS

Core i3-8100T

367FPS

Dota 22013

Ryzen 9 5900XT

243FPS

Core i3-8100T

178FPS

League of Legends2009

Ryzen 9 5900XT

324FPS

Core i3-8100T

177FPS

Valorant2020

695FPS

562FPS

661FPS

473FPS

Fortnite2017

Ryzen 9 5900XT

332FPS

Core i3-8100T

324FPS

Minecraft2011

Ryzen 9 5900XT

728FPS

Core i3-8100T

591FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Ryzen 9 5900XT

53%

Core i3-8100T

21%

Ryzen 9 5900XT ranks 32 points higher.

Coreshelp

Ryzen 9 5900XT

Core i3-8100T

Ryzen 9 5900XT has 12 more cores.

Threadshelp

Ryzen 9 5900XT

Core i3-8100T

Ryzen 9 5900XT has 28 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 9 5900XT

64 MB

Core i3-8100T

6 MB

Ryzen 9 5900XT has 58 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 9 5900XT

3.3 GHz

Core i3-8100T

3.1 GHz

Ryzen 9 5900XT has a 6% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

4.8 GHz

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105W

35W

Core i3-8100T draws 70W less power.

Pricehelp

Ryzen 9 5900XT

$336.84

Core i3-8100T

$48.59

Core i3-8100T is $288.25 cheaper.

Ryzen 9 5900XTCore i3-8100T

AM4

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LGA1151

Vermeer

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Coffee Lake

Desktop

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Desktop

No Integrated Graphics

Integrated GPUhelp

UHD Graphics 630

3200 MHz (DDR4)

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2400 MHz (DDR4)

Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 9 5900XT or Core i3-8100T?expand_more

The Ryzen 9 5900XT. It's 152% faster than the Core i3-8100T on average across 100+ games, scoring 53/100 vs 21/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Ryzen 9 5900XT than Core i3-8100T?expand_more

152% 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, Ryzen 9 5900XT or Core i3-8100T?expand_more

The Ryzen 9 5900XT is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Ryzen 9 5900XT worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 53/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Ryzen 9 5900XT and Core i3-8100T?expand_more

Performance: Ryzen 9 5900XT scores 53/100, Core i3-8100T scores 21/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Ryzen 9 5900XT 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 Ryzen 9 5900XT or Core i3-8100T?expand_more

The Ryzen 9 5900XT is the stronger pick at 53/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.