Key Differences
In short — Core i9-9900KF outperforms the cheaper Core i3-7100 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-7100 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-9900KF is 735 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-7100.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-7100
- Up to 73% cheaper than Core i9-9900KF - CA$132.99 vs CA$500.0
- Up to 69% better value when playing F1 23 than Core i9-9900KF - CA$0.64 vs CA$2.07 per FPS
- Consumes up to 46% less energy than Intel Core i9-9900KF - 51 vs 95 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-9900KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i9-9900KF
- Performs up to 16% better in F1 23 than Core i3-7100 - 241 vs 208 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-7100 - 16 vs 4 threads
F1 23
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
208
86%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.64/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$132.99
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$132.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 6 minutes ago
Desktop • Jan 8th, 2019
FPS
241
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.07/FPS
30%
Price, CA$
CA$500
26%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$500 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 5 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Desktop • Jan 8th, 2019
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-7100 | vs | Intel Core i9-9900KF |
---|---|---|
Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Jan 8th, 2019 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i9 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 8 |
4 | Threads | 16 |
3.9 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.0 GHz |
51 W | TDP | 95 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
39.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
Intel HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |