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Core i3-9100 vs Core i7-10700KF

Core i3-9100 vs Core i7-10700KF: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i3-9100

3.6 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i3-9100 Logo
Intel Core i3-9100 Desktop Processor 4 Cores up to 4.2 GHz LGA1151 300 Series 65W

Buy for CA$160 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 115 minutes ago

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Intel Core i7-10700KF

3.8 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i7-10700KF Logo
Intel Core i7-10700KF Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.1 GHz Unlocked Without Processor Graphics LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series chipset) 125W

Buy for CA$360 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 114 minutes ago

Intel Core i3-9100

3.6 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i3-9100 Logo
Intel Core i3-9100 Desktop Processor 4 Cores up to 4.2 GHz LGA1151 300 Series 65W

Buy for CA$160 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 115 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-10700KF

3.8 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i7-10700KF Logo
Intel Core i7-10700KF Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.1 GHz Unlocked Without Processor Graphics LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series chipset) 125W

Buy for CA$360 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 114 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i7-10700KF outperforms the cheaper Core i3-9100 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-9100 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-10700KF is 607 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-9100.

Advantages of Intel Core i3-9100

  • Up to 56% cheaper than Core i7-10700KF - CA$160.0 vs CA$360.0
  • Up to 51% better value when playing War Thunder than Core i7-10700KF - CA$0.9 vs CA$1.82 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i7-10700KF - 65 vs 125 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-10700KF doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Intel Core i7-10700KF

  • Performs up to 11% better in War Thunder than Core i3-9100 - 198 vs 178 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-9100 - 16 vs 4 threads
This is a free version of War Thunder.
War Thunder

War Thunder

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Movie

Intel Core i3-9100 Logo
Core i3-9100

Desktop • Sep 1st, 2018


FPS

178

89%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$0.9/FPS

100%

Price, CA$

CA$160

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i3-9100 Desktop Processor 4 Cores up to 4.2 GHz LGA1151 300 Series 65W

Buy for CA$160 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 115 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-10700KF Logo
Core i7-10700KF

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


FPS

198

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$1.82/FPS

49%

Price, CA$

CA$360

44%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-10700KF Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.1 GHz Unlocked Without Processor Graphics LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series chipset) 125W

Buy for CA$360 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 114 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Movie

Intel Core i3-9100 Logo
Core i3-9100

Desktop • Sep 1st, 2018

Intel Core i7-10700KF Logo
Core i7-10700KF

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i3-9100 Logo
Core i3-9100

Desktop • Sep 1st, 2018


Single-Core

1379

81%

Multi-Core

3597

44%

Intel Core i7-10700KF Logo
Core i7-10700KF

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


Single-Core

1700

100%

Multi-Core

8083

100%

Intel Core i3-9100 Logo

Intel Core i3-9100

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Intel Core i7-10700KF Logo

Intel Core i7-10700KF

Sep 1st, 2018Release Date
Apr 30th, 2020
Core i3CollectionCore i7
Coffee LakeCodenameComet Lake
Intel Socket 1151SocketIntel Socket 1200
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
8
4Threads
16
3.6 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.8 GHz
4.2 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
5.1 GHz
65 W
TDP125 W
14 nmProcess Size14 nm
36.0xMultiplier
38.0x
UHD Graphics 630
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

Builds Using Core i3-9100 or Core i7-10700KF

War Thunder, 1920 x 1080, Movie

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