Head-to-head used CPU value

Intel Core i3-6320 vs Intel Core i3-8100

Intel Core i3-8100 currently offers better used gaming performance per dollar. Tracked gaming performance is effectively tied.

Prices updated Sep 2, 2026
Used price differenceIntel Core i3-8100 is 27.3% lower
Gaming differenceEffectively tied
Value differenceIntel Core i3-8100 is 38% higher

Which CPU Should You Buy?

Gaming value, productivity, and total platform cost can point to different winners.

Best Gaming Value

Intel Core i3-8100 currently provides more tracked gaming performance per used dollar. Recheck the live prices before buying because a small market move can change the winner.

Productivity And Core Workloads

Intel Core i3-8100 is about 32.9% faster in the tracked Cinebench R23 multi-core result. Core count, cooling, and application behavior still affect real workloads.

Platform And Upgrade Cost

Socket data is incomplete for this pair. Intel Core i3-6320 has a 14 W lower tracked TDP.

Price, Benchmark And Platform Comparison

Used price uses the latest median, then the 25th percentile or minimum as fallback.

MetricIntel Core i3-6320Intel Core i3-8100
Current used price$21.99$15.99
Current new price$88.88$26.9
Relative gaming performance3737
Gaming performance per dollar1.6862.326
Cinebench R23 multi2,5693,414
Cinebench R23 single1,0231,002
Cores / threads2 / 44 / 4
Socket--
TDP51 W65 W
Release year20152017
Qualified sales513
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