Key Differences
In short — Core i3-9100 outperforms the cheaper Core i5-6500 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-6500 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i3-9100 is 1157 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-6500.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-6500
- Up to 22% cheaper than Core i3-9100 - €63.24 vs €81.57
- Up to 21% better value when playing PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds than Core i3-9100 - €0.22 vs €0.28 per FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i3-9100
- Performs up to 1% better in PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds than Core i5-6500 - 293 vs 289 FPS
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015
FPS
289
98%
Value, €/FPS
€0.22/FPS
100%
Price, €
€63.24
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €63.24 on Amazon
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Buy for €81.57 on Amazon
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2018
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-6500 | vs | Intel Core i3-9100 |
---|---|---|
Jul 2nd, 2015 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2018 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
Skylake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
3.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.2 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 65 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
HD Graphics 530 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
No | Overclockable | No |