The Core i3-9100F is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-3450 and it's also a much better value for money, as it's CA$58.31 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i3-9100F
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Up to 30% cheaper – CA$138.88 vs CA$197.19
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 16% less energy – 65 vs 77 Watts
Advantages of the Core i5-3450
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i3-9100F cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i3-9100F vs Core i5-3450 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-9100F
Apr 23rd, 2019
Average FPS
186
100%
Min 1% FPS
123
100%
Price, CA$
CA$138.88
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.74/FPS
100%
Core i5-3450
Apr 29th, 2012
Average FPS
170
91%
Min 1% FPS
114
93%
Price, CA$
CA$197.19
70%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.15/FPS
64%
Core i3-9100F vs Core i5-3450 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-9100F vs Core i5-3450 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-9100F vs Core i5-3450 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-9100F
Apr 23rd, 2019
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
6 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
Core i5-3450
Apr 29th, 2012
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
6 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
86%
Turbo Frequency
3.5 GHz
83%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
67%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-9100F | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-3450 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 23rd, 2019 | Release Date | Apr 29th, 2012 |
$122.00 | MSRP | $174.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
65 W | Power Consumption | 77 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.1 GHz |
4.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
| 6 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2400 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
