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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Xeon w5-2455X vs Core i3-8100T

The Xeon w5-2455X 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 77% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 4 years and 11 months newer
Up to 788% more expensive – $1039 vs $48.59

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Up to 788% cheaper – $48.59 vs $1039
Up to 401% better value for money

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

Resolution

Quality

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Minecraft2011

Xeon w5-2455X

716FPS

Core i3-8100T

594FPS

League of Legends2009

Xeon w5-2455X

313FPS

Core i3-8100T

182FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

216FPS

199FPS

650FPS

481FPS

Dota 22013

Xeon w5-2455X

237FPS

Core i3-8100T

179FPS

Valorant2020

Xeon w5-2455X

684FPS

Core i3-8100T

565FPS

Fortnite2017

Xeon w5-2455X

332FPS

Core i3-8100T

324FPS

Overwatch 22023

Xeon w5-2455X

544FPS

Core i3-8100T

516FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Xeon w5-2455X

72%

Core i3-8100T

19%

Xeon w5-2455X ranks 53 points higher.

Coreshelp

Xeon w5-2455X

Core i3-8100T

Xeon w5-2455X has 8 more cores.

Threadshelp

Xeon w5-2455X

Core i3-8100T

Xeon w5-2455X has 20 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Xeon w5-2455X

30 MB

Core i3-8100T

6 MB

Xeon w5-2455X has 24 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Xeon w5-2455X

3.2 GHz

Core i3-8100T

3.1 GHz

Xeon w5-2455X has a 3% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

4.6 GHz

TDPhelp

200W

35W

Core i3-8100T draws 165W less power.

Pricehelp

Xeon w5-2455X

Core i3-8100T

$48.59

Xeon w5-2455XCore i3-8100T

LGA4677

Sockethelp

LGA1151

Sapphire Rapids

Codenamehelp

Coffee Lake

Server/Workstation

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Desktop

No Integrated Graphics

Integrated GPUhelp

UHD Graphics 630

4800 MHz (DDR5)

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2400 MHz (DDR4)

Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Xeon w5-2455X or Core i3-8100T?expand_more

The Xeon w5-2455X. It's 279% faster than the Core i3-8100T on average across 100+ games, scoring 72/100 vs 19/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Xeon w5-2455X than Core i3-8100T?expand_more

279% 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 w5-2455X or Core i3-8100T?expand_more

The Xeon w5-2455X is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Xeon w5-2455X worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 72/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Xeon w5-2455X and Core i3-8100T?expand_more

Performance: Xeon w5-2455X scores 72/100, 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 w5-2455X 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 w5-2455X or Core i3-8100T?expand_more

The Xeon w5-2455X is the stronger pick at 72/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.