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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Xeon E3-1265L v3 vs Core i3-8100T

The Xeon E3-1265L v3 is slightly 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 4% faster on average across 100+ games

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FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Counter-Strike 22023

Xeon E3-1265L v3

491FPS

Core i3-8100T

480FPS

Dota 22013

Xeon E3-1265L v3

181FPS

Core i3-8100T

179FPS

League of Legends2009

Xeon E3-1265L v3

189FPS

Core i3-8100T

181FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Xeon E3-1265L v3

200FPS

Core i3-8100T

198FPS

Valorant2020

Xeon E3-1265L v3

570FPS

Core i3-8100T

565FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Xeon E3-1265L v3

215FPS

Core i3-8100T

214FPS

Minecraft2011

Xeon E3-1265L v3

598FPS

Core i3-8100T

593FPS

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.02020

Xeon E3-1265L v3

234FPS

Core i3-8100T

235FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Xeon E3-1265L v3

31%

Core i3-8100T

20%

Xeon E3-1265L v3 ranks 11 points higher.

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Threadshelp

Xeon E3-1265L v3 has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Xeon E3-1265L v3

8 MB

Core i3-8100T

6 MB

Xeon E3-1265L v3 has 2 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Xeon E3-1265L v3

2.5 GHz

Core i3-8100T

3.1 GHz

Core i3-8100T has a 24% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

3.7 GHz

TDPhelp

45W

35W

Core i3-8100T draws 10W less power.

Pricehelp

Xeon E3-1265L v3

Core i3-8100T

$48.59

Xeon E3-1265L v3Core i3-8100T

LGA1150

Sockethelp

LGA1151

Haswell-WS

Codenamehelp

Coffee Lake

Server/Workstation

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Desktop

Intel HD (Haswell)

Integrated GPUhelp

UHD Graphics 630

DDR3, DDR4

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2400 MHz (DDR4)

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Xeon E3-1265L v3 or Core i3-8100T?expand_more

The Xeon E3-1265L v3. It's 63% faster than the Core i3-8100T on average across 100+ games, scoring 31/100 vs 19/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Xeon E3-1265L v3 than Core i3-8100T?expand_more

63% 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 E3-1265L v3 or Core i3-8100T?expand_more

The Xeon E3-1265L v3 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Xeon E3-1265L v3 worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 31/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Xeon E3-1265L v3 and Core i3-8100T?expand_more

Performance: Xeon E3-1265L v3 scores 31/100, 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 E3-1265L v3 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 E3-1265L v3 or Core i3-8100T?expand_more

The Xeon E3-1265L v3 is the stronger pick at 31/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.