Key Differences
In short — Core i9-10900X 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 i9-10900X is 413 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-9100.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-10900X
- Performs up to 1% better in Monster Hunter: World than Core i3-9100 - 259 vs 257 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-9100 - 20 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-9100
- Up to 81% cheaper than Core i9-10900X - CA$160.0 vs CA$834.0
- Up to 81% better value when playing Monster Hunter: World than Core i9-10900X - CA$0.62 vs CA$3.22 per FPS
- Consumes up to 61% less energy than Intel Core i9-10900X - 65 vs 165 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-10900X doesn't have integrated graphics
Monster Hunter: World
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Desktop • Oct 19th, 2019
FPS
259
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$3.22/FPS
19%
Price, CA$
CA$834
19%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$834 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 57 minutes ago
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2018
FPS
257
99%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.62/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$160
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$160 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 57 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Desktop • Oct 19th, 2019
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2018
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-10900X | vs | Intel Core i3-9100 |
---|---|---|
Oct 19th, 2019 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2018 |
Core i9 Extreme | Collection | Core i3 |
Cascade Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
10 | Cores | 4 |
20 | Threads | 4 |
3.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
4.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.2 GHz |
165 W | TDP | 65 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
37.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |