The Core i3-9100F is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-860 and it's also a better value for money, as it's only $27.03 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i3-9100F
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 32% less energy – 65 vs 95 Watts
Advantages of the Core i7-860
- Up to 43% cheaper – $36.03 vs $63.06
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 4 threads
Core i3-9100F vs Core i7-860 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-9100F
Apr 23rd, 2019
Average FPS
206
100%
Min 1% FPS
143
100%
Price, €
€63.06
57%
Value, €/FPS
€0.3/FPS
63%
Core i7-860
Sep 8th, 2009
Average FPS
187
91%
Min 1% FPS
132
92%
Price, €
€36.03
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.19/FPS
100%
Core i3-9100F vs Core i7-860 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-9100F vs Core i7-860 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-9100F vs Core i7-860 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-9100F
Apr 23rd, 2019
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
6 MB
75%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
Core i7-860
Sep 8th, 2009
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.8 GHz
78%
Turbo Frequency
3.466 GHz
83%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-9100F | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-860 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 23rd, 2019 | Release Date | Sep 8th, 2009 |
| $1.22 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Lynnfield |
65 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 8 |
3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.8 GHz |
4.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
| 6 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2400 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | No |
