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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Xeon Platinum 8276 vs Core i3-8100T

The Xeon Platinum 8276 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 14% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 8 months newer

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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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Quality

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League of Legends2009

Xeon Platinum 8276

206FPS

Core i3-8100T

185FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Xeon Platinum 8276

203FPS

Core i3-8100T

199FPS

Minecraft2011

611FPS

595FPS

518FPS

486FPS

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege2015

Xeon Platinum 8276

554FPS

Core i3-8100T

539FPS

Valorant2020

Xeon Platinum 8276

583FPS

Core i3-8100T

567FPS

Fortnite2017

Xeon Platinum 8276

326FPS

Core i3-8100T

324FPS

Dota 22013

Xeon Platinum 8276

186FPS

Core i3-8100T

180FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Xeon Platinum 8276

36%

Core i3-8100T

19%

Xeon Platinum 8276 ranks 17 points higher.

Coreshelp

Xeon Platinum 8276

Core i3-8100T

Xeon Platinum 8276 has 24 more cores.

Threadshelp

Xeon Platinum 8276

Core i3-8100T

Xeon Platinum 8276 has 52 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Xeon Platinum 8276

38.5 MB

Core i3-8100T

6 MB

Xeon Platinum 8276 has 32.5 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Xeon Platinum 8276

2.2 GHz

Core i3-8100T

3.1 GHz

Core i3-8100T has a 41% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

4 GHz

TDPhelp

165W

35W

Core i3-8100T draws 130W less power.

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Xeon Platinum 8276

Core i3-8100T

$48.59

Xeon Platinum 8276Core i3-8100T

LGA3647

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LGA1151

Cascade Lake-SP

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Coffee Lake

Server/Workstation

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Desktop

No Integrated Graphics

Integrated GPUhelp

UHD Graphics 630

DDR4

RAMhelp

2400 MHz (DDR4)

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Xeon Platinum 8276 or Core i3-8100T?expand_more

The Xeon Platinum 8276. It's 89% faster than the Core i3-8100T on average across 100+ games, scoring 36/100 vs 19/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Xeon Platinum 8276 than Core i3-8100T?expand_more

89% 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 Platinum 8276 or Core i3-8100T?expand_more

The Xeon Platinum 8276 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Xeon Platinum 8276 worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 36/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Xeon Platinum 8276 and Core i3-8100T?expand_more

Performance: Xeon Platinum 8276 scores 36/100, 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 Platinum 8276 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 Platinum 8276 or Core i3-8100T?expand_more

The Xeon Platinum 8276 is the stronger pick at 36/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.