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Core i3-10100 vs Core i9-9940X

Core i3-10100 vs Core i9-9940X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

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Intel Core i3-10100

3.6 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i3-10100 Logo
Micro Intel Core I3-10100 3.60/4.3GHZ LGA1200 10ºGEN, IN-SCE-BX8070110100, Cranberry

Buy for 108.28 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 101 minutes ago

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Intel Core i9-9940X

3.3 GHz | 14-core

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Intel Core i9-9940X X-series Prozessor (19,25M Cache, bis zu 4,50 GHz)

Buy for 499 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 101 minutes ago

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Intel Core i3-10100

3.6 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i3-10100 Logo
Micro Intel Core I3-10100 3.60/4.3GHZ LGA1200 10ºGEN, IN-SCE-BX8070110100, Cranberry

Buy for 108.28 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 101 minutes ago

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Intel Core i9-9940X

3.3 GHz | 14-core

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Intel Core i9-9940X X-series Prozessor (19,25M Cache, bis zu 4,50 GHz)

Buy for 499 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 101 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i3-10100 outperforms the more expensive Core i9-9940X on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i3-10100 is 559 days newer than the more expensive Core i9-9940X.

Advantages of Intel Core i3-10100

  • Up to 78% cheaper than Core i9-9940X - €108.28 vs €499.0
  • Up to 78% better value when playing Starfield than Core i9-9940X - €1.84 vs €8.46 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 42% less energy than Intel Core i9-9940X - 95 vs 165 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-9940X doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Intel Core i9-9940X

  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-10100 - 28 vs 8 threads
This is a free version of Starfield.
Starfield

Starfield

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i3-10100 Logo
Core i3-10100

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


FPS

59

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.84/FPS

100%

Price, €

€108.28

100%

Value Winner

Micro Intel Core I3-10100 3.60/4.3GHZ LGA1200 10ºGEN, IN-SCE-BX8070110100, Cranberry

Buy for 108.28 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 101 minutes ago

Intel Core i9-9940X Logo
Core i9-9940X

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018


FPS

59

100%

Value, €/FPS

€8.46/FPS

21%

Price, €

€499

21%

Intel Core i9-9940X X-series Prozessor (19,25M Cache, bis zu 4,50 GHz)

Buy for 499 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 101 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i3-10100 Logo
Core i3-10100

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020

Intel Core i9-9940X Logo
Core i9-9940X

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i3-10100 Logo
Core i3-10100

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


Single-Core

1426

97%

Multi-Core

4215

39%

Intel Core i9-9940X Logo
Core i9-9940X

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018


Single-Core

1459

100%

Multi-Core

10734

100%

Intel Core i3-10100 Logo

Intel Core i3-10100

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Intel Core i9-9940X Logo

Intel Core i9-9940X

Apr 30th, 2020
Release DateOct 19th, 2018
Core i3CollectionCore i9
Comet LakeCodenameSkylake
Intel Socket 1200SocketIntel Socket 2066
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
14
8Threads
28
3.6 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.3 GHz
4.3 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.4 GHz
95 W
TDP165 W
14 nmProcess Size14 nm
36.0x
Multiplier33.0x
UHD Graphics 630
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

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