Core i3-9100TE
VS
Atom C3758

Core i3-9100TE vs Atom C3758

Intel

Core i3-9100TE

4 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2019
VS
Intel

Atom C3758

8 Cores8 Thrd25 WWMax: 2.2 GHz2017

Performance Spectrum - CPU

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-9100TE

#244
Core i9-12900
MSRP: $519|Avg: $420
105%
#245
Ryzen 3 8300G
MSRP: $176|Avg: $176
105%
#246
Core i7-11700KF
MSRP: $374|Avg: $299
104%
#247
Core i5-10600K
MSRP: $262|Avg: $179
104%
#248
Core i3-10325
MSRP: $154|Avg: $130
104%
#249
Ryzen Embedded V2718
MSRP: $250|Avg: $200
104%
#250
Core i7-8086K
MSRP: $425|Avg: $178
103%
#251
Core i3-10300T
MSRP: $157|Avg: $100
103%
#252
Core i9-10900TE
MSRP: $309|Avg: $180
103%
#253
Core i9-12900T
MSRP: $489|Avg: $378
102%
#254
Core i5-12600T
MSRP: $223|Avg: $223
102%
#255
Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE
MSRP: $200|Avg: $180
102%
#256
Ryzen 7 1700X
MSRP: $399|Avg: $60
51%
#256
Ryzen 5 3500X
MSRP: $155|Avg: $171
101%
#257
Core i9-14900
MSRP: $524|Avg: $589
101%
#258
Core i5-8600
MSRP: $213|Avg: $130
100%
#259
Core i3-9100TE
MSRP: $122|Avg: $60
100%
#260
Core i5-12500T
MSRP: $302|Avg: $214
100%
#261
Core i9-13900
MSRP: $549|Avg: $599
99%
#262
Core i7-11700
MSRP: $323|Avg: $274
98%
#262
Core i7-8700K
MSRP: $359|Avg: $160
49%
#263
Core i9-13900T
MSRP: $549|Avg: $570
98%
#264
Processor 300T
MSRP: $82|Avg: $82
97%
#265
Athlon 3000G
MSRP: $49|Avg: $60
97%
#266
Athlon 220GE
MSRP: $65|Avg: $60
97%
#267
Ryzen 9 3900X
MSRP: $499|Avg: $441
96%
#268
Core i5-10500
MSRP: $200|Avg: $178
96%
#269
Celeron G6900T
MSRP: $42|Avg: $50
96%
#270
Core i9-10850K
MSRP: $453|Avg: $300
96%
#271
Core i9-13900E
MSRP: $554|Avg: $554
96%
#272
Core i9-9820X
MSRP: $889|Avg: $280
96%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Atom C3758

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
9008%
#6
Xeon Gold 6240R
MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A
1701%
#10
Xeon 6337P
MSRP: $60|Avg: $5
1511%
#15
EPYC 9174F
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
1167%
#352
Xeon 6741P
MSRP: $4421|Avg: $3780
99%
#353
EPYC 7452
MSRP: $2025|Avg: $2025
98%
#354
EPYC 7502P
MSRP: $2300|Avg: $1299
96%
#355
Xeon w7-3455
MSRP: $2489|Avg: $2625
96%
#356
EPYC 9334
MSRP: $2990|Avg: $1810
95%
#357
Xeon w9-3575X
MSRP: $3789|Avg: $675
94%
#585
Atom C3758
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#590
Xeon W-2125
MSRP: $444|Avg: $42
98%
#592
EPYC 7261
MSRP: $501|Avg: $8
96%
#594
Xeon E5-1620 v2
MSRP: $294|Avg: $50
96%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i3-9100TE leads in gaming performance. However, the Atom C3758 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.5% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightCore i3-9100TEAtom C3758
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($60)
More affordable ($0)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm)
✨ Modern (Goldmont (2016−2017) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightCore i3-9100TEAtom C3758
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($60)
More affordable ($0)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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 i3-9100TE and Atom C3758

Intel

Core i3-9100TE

The Core i3-9100TE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 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: 4,589 points. Launch price was $69.

Intel

Atom C3758

The Atom C3758 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 15 August 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Goldmont (2016−2017) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 16 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1310. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR4: 2400. Passmark benchmark score: 4,614 points. Launch price was $193.

Processing Power

The Core i3-9100TE packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Atom C3758 offers 8 cores / 8 threads — the Atom C3758 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Core i3-9100TE versus 2.2 GHz on the Atom C3758 — a 37% clock advantage for the Core i3-9100TE (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Core i3-9100TE uses the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Atom C3758 uses Goldmont (2016−2017) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-9100TE scores 4,589 against the Atom C3758's 4,614 — a 0.5% lead for the Atom C3758. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i3-9100TE vs 16 MB on the Atom C3758.

FeatureCore i3-9100TEAtom C3758
Cores / Threads
4 / 4
8 / 8+100%
Boost Clock
3.2 GHz+45%
2.2 GHz
Base Clock
2.2 GHz
2.2 GHz
L3 Cache
6 MB (total)
16 MB+167%
L2 Cache
256K (per core)
16 MB+6300%
Process
14 nm
14 nm
Architecture
Coffee Lake (2017−2019)
Goldmont (2016−2017)
PassMark
4,589
4,614
Geekbench 6 Single
400
Geekbench 6 Multi
2,400
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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-9100TE uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Atom C3758 uses FCBGA1310 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-2400 memory speed. The Atom C3758 supports up to 256 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes.

FeatureCore i3-9100TEAtom C3758
Socket
LGA1151
FCBGA1310
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR4-2400
DDR4-2400
Max RAM Capacity
64 GB
256 GB+300%
RAM Channels
2
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
16
16
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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Core i3-9100TE) vs VT-x, VT-d (Atom C3758). The Core i3-9100TE includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the Atom C3758 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-9100TE targets Embedded, Atom C3758 targets Server/Embedded.

FeatureCore i3-9100TEAtom C3758
Integrated GPU
Yes
No
IGPU Model
UHD Graphics 630
Unlocked
No
No
AVX-512
No
No
Virtualization
VT-x
VT-x, VT-d
Target Use
Embedded
Server/Embedded