Head-to-head used CPU value

Intel Core i3-9300T vs Intel Core i3-9100E

Intel Core i3-9300T currently offers better used gaming performance per dollar. Tracked gaming performance is effectively tied.

Prices updated Aug 12, 2026
Used price differenceIntel Core i3-9100E is 78% higher
Gaming differenceEffectively tied
Value differenceIntel Core i3-9100E is 43.7% lower

Which CPU Should You Buy?

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

Best Gaming Value

Intel Core i3-9300T 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 i3-9100E is about 7% 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 i3-9300T has a 30 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 i3-9300TIntel Core i3-9100E
Current used price$64.87$115.5
Current new price$219.76-
Relative gaming performance3939
Gaming performance per dollar0.5980.336
Cinebench R23 multi4,0194,302
Cinebench R23 single1,0191,025
Cores / threads4 / 44 / 4
Socket--
TDP35 W65 W
Release year20192019
Qualified sales520
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