The Core i3-9100 is a slightly slower gaming CPU than the Core i9-9900X. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i3-9100
- Consumes up to 61% less energy – 65 vs 165 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i9-9900X
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 4 threads
Core i3-9100 vs Core i9-9900X
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-9100
Sep 1st, 2018
Average FPS
202
100%
Min 1% FPS
139
100%
Price, CA$
Out of Stock
Value, CA$/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i9-9900X
Oct 19th, 2018
Average FPS
202
100%
Min 1% FPS
139
100%
Price, CA$
Out of Stock
Value, CA$/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-9100 vs Core i9-9900X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-9100 vs Core i9-9900X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-9100
Sep 1st, 2018
Cores
4-core
40%
L3 Cache
6 MB
31%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.2 GHz
93%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
90%
Core i9-9900X
Oct 19th, 2018
Cores
10-core
100%
L3 Cache
19.25 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
4.5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-9100 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i9-9900X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Sep 1st, 2018 | Release Date | Oct 19th, 2018 |
$122.00 | MSRP | $989.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Skylake-X |
65 W | Power Consumption | 165 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 10 |
| 4 | Threads | 20 |
3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
| 4.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.5 GHz |
| 6 MB | L3 Cache | 19.25 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2400 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
