The Core i3-9100F is the same performance gaming CPU as the Core i5-8500, however, it's a better value for money, as it's CA$63.78 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i3-9100F
- Up to 31% cheaper – CA$138.88 vs CA$202.66
- A better value for money for gaming
Advantages of the Core i5-8500
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 6 vs 4 threads
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i3-9100F cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i3-9100F vs Core i5-8500 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-9100F
Apr 23rd, 2019
Average FPS
186
100%
Min 1% FPS
123
100%
Price, CA$
CA$138.88
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.74/FPS
100%
Core i5-8500
Feb 14th, 2018
Average FPS
186
100%
Min 1% FPS
123
100%
Price, CA$
CA$202.66
68%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.08/FPS
69%
Core i3-9100F vs Core i5-8500 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 i5-8500 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-9100F vs Core i5-8500 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-9100F
Apr 23rd, 2019
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
6 MB
67%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
90%
Core i5-8500
Feb 14th, 2018
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
9 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
83%
Turbo Frequency
4.1 GHz
98%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-9100F | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-8500 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 23rd, 2019 | Release Date | Feb 14th, 2018 |
$122.00 | MSRP | $192.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| 65 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 6 |
| 4 | Threads | 6 |
3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.0 GHz |
4.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.1 GHz |
| 6 MB | L3 Cache | 9 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2400 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
