Key Differences
In short — Core i5-9600 outperforms the cheaper Core i3-9100F on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-9100F is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-9600 is 186 days older than the cheaper Core i3-9100F.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-9600
- Performs up to 1% better in Watch Dogs: Legion than Core i3-9100F - 143 vs 141 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-9100F - 6 vs 4 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i3-9100F doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i3-9100F
- Up to 57% cheaper than Core i5-9600 - CA$138.88 vs CA$325.0
- Up to 57% better value when playing Watch Dogs: Legion than Core i5-9600 - CA$0.98 vs CA$2.27 per FPS
Watch Dogs: Legion
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018
FPS
143
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.27/FPS
43%
Price, CA$
CA$325
42%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$325 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 4066 minutes ago
Desktop • Apr 23rd, 2019
FPS
141
98%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.98/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$138.88
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$138.88 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 4066 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018
Desktop • Apr 23rd, 2019
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-9600 | vs | Intel Core i3-9100F |
---|---|---|
Oct 19th, 2018 | Release Date | Apr 23rd, 2019 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
Coffee Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 4 |
6 | Threads | 4 |
3.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
4.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.2 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 65 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
31.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
UHD 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | No |