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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Xeon 6985P-C vs Core i3-8100T

The Xeon 6985P-C 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 87% faster on average across 100+ games
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Available for $48.59

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

Xeon 6985P-C

332FPS

Core i3-8100T

182FPS

Minecraft2011

Xeon 6985P-C

737FPS

Core i3-8100T

594FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

218FPS

199FPS

669FPS

481FPS

Valorant2020

Xeon 6985P-C

703FPS

Core i3-8100T

565FPS

Dota 22013

Xeon 6985P-C

248FPS

Core i3-8100T

179FPS

Fortnite2017

Xeon 6985P-C

332FPS

Core i3-8100T

324FPS

Overwatch 22023

Xeon 6985P-C

Core i3-8100T

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Xeon 6985P-C

78%

Core i3-8100T

19%

Xeon 6985P-C ranks 59 points higher.

Coreshelp

Xeon 6985P-C

Core i3-8100T

Xeon 6985P-C has 92 more cores.

Threadshelp

Xeon 6985P-C

192

Core i3-8100T

Xeon 6985P-C has 188 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Xeon 6985P-C

480 MB

Core i3-8100T

6 MB

Xeon 6985P-C has 474 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Xeon 6985P-C

2 GHz

Core i3-8100T

3.1 GHz

Core i3-8100T has a 55% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

4.2 GHz

TDPhelp

550W

35W

Core i3-8100T draws 515W less power.

Pricehelp

Xeon 6985P-C

Core i3-8100T

$48.59

Xeon 6985P-CCore i3-8100T

LGA7529

Sockethelp

LGA1151

Granite Rapids

Codenamehelp

Coffee Lake

Server/Workstation

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Desktop

No Integrated Graphics

Integrated GPUhelp

UHD Graphics 630

6400 MHz (DDR5)

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2400 MHz (DDR4)

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Xeon 6985P-C or Core i3-8100T?expand_more

The Xeon 6985P-C. It's 311% faster than the Core i3-8100T on average across 100+ games, scoring 78/100 vs 19/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Xeon 6985P-C than Core i3-8100T?expand_more

311% 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, Xeon 6985P-C or Core i3-8100T?expand_more

The Xeon 6985P-C is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Xeon 6985P-C worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 78/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Xeon 6985P-C and Core i3-8100T?expand_more

Performance: Xeon 6985P-C scores 78/100, 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 Xeon 6985P-C 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 Xeon 6985P-C or Core i3-8100T?expand_more

The Xeon 6985P-C is the stronger pick at 78/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.