Core i3-9100T vs Xeon E3-1220 v6
Core i3-9100T
Xeon E3-1220 v6
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i3-9100T
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1220 v6
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i3-9100T | Xeon E3-1220 v6 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($50) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($80) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i3-9100T | Xeon E3-1220 v6 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+60%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($50) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($80) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-9100T and Xeon E3-1220 v6
Core i3-9100T
The Core i3-9100T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 5,600 points. Launch price was $122.
Xeon E3-1220 v6
The Xeon E3-1220 v6 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 28 March 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 72 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400, DDR3L-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 5,589 points. Launch price was $193.
Processing Power
Both the Core i3-9100T and Xeon E3-1220 v6 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Core i3-9100T versus 3.5 GHz on the Xeon E3-1220 v6 — a 5.6% clock advantage for the Core i3-9100T (base: 3.1 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Core i3-9100T uses the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E3-1220 v6 uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-9100T scores 5,600 against the Xeon E3-1220 v6's 5,589 — a 0.2% lead for the Core i3-9100T. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i3-9100T vs 8 MB on the Xeon E3-1220 v6.
| Feature | Core i3-9100T | Xeon E3-1220 v6 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz+6% | 3.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.1 GHz+3% | 3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total) | 8 MB+33% |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 1 MB+300% |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Coffee Lake (2017−2019) | Kaby Lake (2016−2019) |
| PassMark | 5,600 | 5,589 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA1151 socket with PCIe 3.0.
| Feature | Core i3-9100T | Xeon E3-1220 v6 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
Value Analysis
The Core i3-9100T launched at $122 MSRP, while the Xeon E3-1220 v6 debuted at $372. At current prices ($50 vs $80), the Core i3-9100T is $30 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i3-9100T delivers 112.0 pts/$ vs 69.9 pts/$ for the Xeon E3-1220 v6 — making the Core i3-9100T the 46.3% better value option.
| Feature | Core i3-9100T | Xeon E3-1220 v6 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $122-67% | $372 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50-38% | $80 |
| Performance per Dollar | 112.0+60% | 69.9 |
| Release Date | 2019 | 2017 |
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