Core i3-9320 vs Core i3-10100T
Core i3-9320
Core i3-10100T
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i3-9320
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i3-9320 | Core i3-10100T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($80) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($149) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i3-9320 | Core i3-10100T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+88%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($80) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($149) |
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 i3-9320 and Core i3-10100T
Core i3-9320
The Core i3-9320 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 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 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 62 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 7,358 points. Launch price was $149.
Core i3-10100T
The Core i3-10100T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 April 2020 (5 years ago). It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 7,305 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Core i3-9320 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, matching the Core i3-10100T's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Core i3-9320 versus 3.8 GHz on the Core i3-10100T — a 14.6% clock advantage for the Core i3-9320 (base: 3.7 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Core i3-9320 is built on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i3-9320 scores 7,358 against the Core i3-10100T's 7,305 — a 0.7% lead for the Core i3-9320. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i3-9320 vs 6 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Core i3-10100T.
| Feature | Core i3-9320 | Core i3-10100T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 4.4 GHz+16% | 3.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.7 GHz+23% | 3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total) | 6 MB Intel® Smart Cache |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | — |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Coffee Lake (2017−2019) | — |
| PassMark | 7,358 | 7,305 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i3-9320 uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-10100T uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i3-9320 | Core i3-10100T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | LGA1200 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
Value Analysis
The Core i3-9320 launched at $154 MSRP, while the Core i3-10100T debuted at $149.
| Feature | Core i3-9320 | Core i3-10100T |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $154 | $149-3% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $80 | — |
| Release Date | 2019 | 2020 |
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