The Core i7-6700K is a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-9100F, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $60.72 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-6700K
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 4 threads
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i3-9100F cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Core i3-9100F
- Up to 49% cheaper – $63.06 vs $123.78
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 29% less energy – 65 vs 91 Watts
Core i7-6700K vs Core i3-9100F for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-6700K
Aug 5th, 2015
Average FPS
188
100%
Min 1% FPS
124
100%
Price, €
€123.78
50%
Value, €/FPS
€0.65/FPS
51%
Core i3-9100F
Apr 23rd, 2019
Average FPS
186
99%
Min 1% FPS
123
99%
Price, €
€63.06
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.33/FPS
100%
Core i7-6700K vs Core i3-9100F in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-6700K vs Core i3-9100F in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-6700K vs Core i3-9100F in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-6700K
Aug 5th, 2015
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2133 MHz
89%
Core i3-9100F
Apr 23rd, 2019
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
6 MB
75%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
90%
Turbo Frequency
4.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-6700K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-9100F |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Aug 5th, 2015 | Release Date | Apr 23rd, 2019 |
| $339.00 | MSRP | $122.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Skylake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| 91 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
4.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
| 4.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.2 GHz |
8 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 2133 MHz, DDR4 @ 2133 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2400 MHz |
HD Graphics 530 | Integrated Graphics | No |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
