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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core i3-9100TE

2019

Why buy it

✅+2.3% higher PassMark.
✅Costs $67 less on MSRP ($122 MSRP vs $189 MSRP).
✅Delivers 58.4% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 37.6 vs 23.7 PassMark/$ ($122 MSRP vs $189 MSRP).
✅Draws 35W instead of 45W, a 10W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i5-4670T across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Core i5-4670T

2013

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +8.3% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (4,488 vs 4,589).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 23.7 vs 37.6 PassMark/$ ($189 MSRP vs $122 MSRP).
❌28.6% higher power demand at 45W vs 35W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i3-9100TE can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Core i3-9100TE

2019

Core i5-4670T

2013

Why buy it

✅+2.3% higher PassMark.
✅Costs $67 less on MSRP ($122 MSRP vs $189 MSRP).
✅Delivers 58.4% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 37.6 vs 23.7 PassMark/$ ($122 MSRP vs $189 MSRP).
✅Draws 35W instead of 45W, a 10W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +8.3% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i5-4670T across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (4,488 vs 4,589).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 23.7 vs 37.6 PassMark/$ ($189 MSRP vs $122 MSRP).
❌28.6% higher power demand at 45W vs 35W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i3-9100TE can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i3-9100TE better than Core i5-4670T?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Core i5-4670T is ahead with a 8.3% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Core i3-9100TE pulls ahead with 2.3% better PassMark.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i3-9100TE is the better fit. You are getting 2.3% better PassMark, backed by 4 cores and 4 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Core i3-9100TE is the smarter buy today. Core i3-9100TE is $67 cheaper on MSRP at $122 MSRP versus $189 MSRP, and it gives you 2.3% better PassMark. The trade-off is that Core i5-4670T is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 8.3% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 58.4% better value on MSRP (37.6 vs 23.7 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Core i3-9100TE is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2019 vs 2013) and more multi-core headroom with 4 cores / 4 threads instead of 4/4. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

Games Benchmarks

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.

Core i3-9100TE Benchmark Check

Core i5-4670T Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i3-9100TE	Core i5-4670T
1080p
low	115 FPS	112 FPS
medium	115 FPS	112 FPS
high	104 FPS	107 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	85 FPS
1440p
low	115 FPS	112 FPS
medium	111 FPS	112 FPS
high	87 FPS	88 FPS
ultra	67 FPS	70 FPS
4K
low	66 FPS	64 FPS
medium	56 FPS	57 FPS
high	43 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	34 FPS

Open Core i3-9100TE Open Core i5-4670T

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i3-9100TE	Core i5-4670T
1080p
low	101 FPS	112 FPS
medium	88 FPS	112 FPS
high	84 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	65 FPS	97 FPS
1440p
low	88 FPS	112 FPS
medium	76 FPS	112 FPS
high	71 FPS	108 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	86 FPS
4K
low	69 FPS	104 FPS
medium	62 FPS	94 FPS
high	50 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	38 FPS	54 FPS

Open Core i3-9100TE Open Core i5-4670T

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i3-9100TE	Core i5-4670T
1080p
low	115 FPS	112 FPS
medium	115 FPS	112 FPS
high	115 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	115 FPS	112 FPS
1440p
low	115 FPS	112 FPS
medium	115 FPS	112 FPS
high	115 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	115 FPS	112 FPS
4K
low	115 FPS	112 FPS
medium	115 FPS	112 FPS
high	115 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	115 FPS	112 FPS

Open Core i3-9100TE Open Core i5-4670T

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i3-9100TE	Core i5-4670T
1080p
low	115 FPS	112 FPS
medium	115 FPS	112 FPS
high	115 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	115 FPS	112 FPS
1440p
low	115 FPS	112 FPS
medium	115 FPS	112 FPS
high	115 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	115 FPS	112 FPS
4K
low	115 FPS	112 FPS
medium	115 FPS	112 FPS
high	115 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	115 FPS	112 FPS

Open Core i3-9100TE Open Core i5-4670T

Valorant

Valorant

Check FPS for your specific build

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-9100TE and Core i5-4670T

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.

Core i5-4670T

The Core i5-4670T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 June 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 6144 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 4,488 points. Launch price was $220.

⚡

Processing Power

Both the Core i3-9100TE and Core i5-4670T share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Core i3-9100TE versus 3.3 GHz on the Core i5-4670T — a 3.1% clock advantage for the Core i5-4670T (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Core i3-9100TE uses the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-4670T uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-9100TE scores 4,589 against the Core i5-4670T's 4,488 — a 2.2% lead for the Core i3-9100TE. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i3-9100TE vs 6144 kB (total) on the Core i5-4670T.

Feature	Core i3-9100TE	Core i5-4670T
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	4 / 4
Boost Clock	3.2 GHz	3.3 GHz+3%
Base Clock	2.2 GHz	2.3 GHz+5%
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)	6144 kB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256 kB (per core)
Process	14 nm-36%	22 nm
Architecture	Coffee Lake (2017−2019)	Haswell (2013−2015)
PassMark	4,589+2%	4,488

🧠

Memory & Platform

The Core i3-9100TE uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-4670T uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i3-9100TE	Core i5-4670T
Socket	LGA1151	LGA1150
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2400	—
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	Yes	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

🔧

Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x (Core i3-9100TE) / not specified (Core i5-4670T). The Core i3-9100TE includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the Core i5-4670T requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-9100TE targets Embedded.

Feature	Core i3-9100TE	Core i5-4670T
Integrated GPU	Yes	—
IGPU Model	UHD Graphics 630	—
Unlocked	No	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	VT-x	—
Target Use	Embedded	—

💰

Value Analysis

The Core i3-9100TE launched at $122 MSRP, while the Core i5-4670T debuted at $189. On MSRP ($122 vs $189), the Core i3-9100TE is $67 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i3-9100TE delivers 37.6 pts/$ vs 23.7 pts/$ for the Core i5-4670T — making the Core i3-9100TE the 45.2% better value option.