Core i3-9100TE vs FX-6350
Core i3-9100TE
FX-6350
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Value Upgrade Path
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Performance Per Dollar Core i3-9100TE
Performance Per Dollar FX-6350
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i3-9100TE | FX-6350 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($60) | ✅ More affordable ($55) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Vishera (2012−2015) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i3-9100TE | FX-6350 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+10%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($60) | ✅ More affordable ($55) |
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 i3-9100TE and FX-6350
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.
FX-6350
The FX-6350 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 29 April 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Vishera (2012−2015) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 3.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L2 cache: 6144 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: AM3+. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 4,640 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Core i3-9100TE packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the FX-6350 offers 6 cores / 6 threads — the FX-6350 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Core i3-9100TE versus 4.2 GHz on the FX-6350 — a 27% clock advantage for the FX-6350 (base: 2.2 GHz vs 3.9 GHz). The Core i3-9100TE uses the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the FX-6350 uses Vishera (2012−2015) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-9100TE scores 4,589 against the FX-6350's 4,640 — a 1.1% lead for the FX-6350.
| Feature | Core i3-9100TE | FX-6350 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 6 / 6+50% |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | 4.2 GHz+31% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 3.9 GHz+77% |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 6144 kB+2300% |
| Process | 14 nm-56% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Coffee Lake (2017−2019) | Vishera (2012−2015) |
| PassMark | 4,589 | 4,640+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Core i3-9100TE uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the FX-6350 uses AM3+ (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i3-9100TE | FX-6350 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | AM3+ |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2400 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x (Core i3-9100TE) / not specified (FX-6350). The Core i3-9100TE includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the FX-6350 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-9100TE targets Embedded.
| Feature | Core i3-9100TE | FX-6350 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 FX-6350 debuted at $132. At current prices ($60 vs $55), the FX-6350 is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i3-9100TE delivers 76.5 pts/$ vs 84.4 pts/$ for the FX-6350 — making the FX-6350 the 9.8% better value option.
| Feature | Core i3-9100TE | FX-6350 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $122-8% | $132 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $60 | $55-8% |
| Performance per Dollar | 76.5 | 84.4+10% |
| Release Date | 2019 | 2013 |
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