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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Xeon W-1290P vs Core i3-8100T

The Xeon W-1290P is quite a bit 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 49% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 2 years and 2 months newer
Up to 361% more expensive – $539 vs $48.59

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Up to 361% cheaper – $48.59 vs $539
Up to 210% 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

Xeon W-1290P

263FPS

Core i3-8100T

182FPS

Minecraft2011

Xeon W-1290P

662FPS

Core i3-8100T

594FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

210FPS

199FPS

593FPS

481FPS

Valorant2020

Xeon W-1290P

633FPS

Core i3-8100T

565FPS

Dota 22013

Xeon W-1290P

210FPS

Core i3-8100T

179FPS

Fortnite2017

Xeon W-1290P

330FPS

Core i3-8100T

324FPS

Overwatch 22023

Xeon W-1290P

Core i3-8100T

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Xeon W-1290P

44%

Core i3-8100T

19%

Xeon W-1290P ranks 25 points higher.

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Xeon W-1290P

Core i3-8100T

Xeon W-1290P has 6 more cores.

Threadshelp

Xeon W-1290P

Core i3-8100T

Xeon W-1290P has 16 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Xeon W-1290P

20 MB

Core i3-8100T

6 MB

Xeon W-1290P has 14 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Xeon W-1290P

3.7 GHz

Core i3-8100T

3.1 GHz

Xeon W-1290P has a 19% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

5.3 GHz

TDPhelp

125W

35W

Core i3-8100T draws 90W less power.

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Xeon W-1290P

Core i3-8100T

$48.59

Xeon W-1290PCore i3-8100T

LGA1200

Sockethelp

LGA1151

Comet Lake

Codenamehelp

Coffee Lake

Mobile

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Desktop

UHD Graphics P630

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UHD Graphics 630

2933 MHz (DDR4)

RAMhelp

2400 MHz (DDR4)

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Xeon W-1290P or Core i3-8100T?expand_more

The Xeon W-1290P. It's 132% faster than the Core i3-8100T on average across 100+ games, scoring 44/100 vs 19/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Xeon W-1290P than Core i3-8100T?expand_more

132% 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 W-1290P or Core i3-8100T?expand_more

The Xeon W-1290P is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Xeon W-1290P worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 44/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Xeon W-1290P and Core i3-8100T?expand_more

Performance: Xeon W-1290P scores 44/100, 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 W-1290P 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 W-1290P or Core i3-8100T?expand_more

The Xeon W-1290P is the stronger pick at 44/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.