The Core i7-8700K is a faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-9100, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $82.58 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-8700K
- A faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-9100
- Up to 56% cheaper – $65.66 vs $148.24
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 32% less energy – 65 vs 95 Watts
Core i7-8700K vs Core i3-9100 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-8700K
Oct 5th, 2017
Average FPS
190
100%
Min 1% FPS
126
100%
Price, €
€148.24
44%
Value, €/FPS
€0.78/FPS
45%
Core i3-9100
Sep 1st, 2018
Average FPS
186
98%
Min 1% FPS
123
98%
Price, €
€65.66
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.35/FPS
100%
Core i7-8700K vs Core i3-9100 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 i7-8700K vs Core i3-9100 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-8700K vs Core i3-9100 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-8700K
Oct 5th, 2017
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.7 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i3-9100
Sep 1st, 2018
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
6 MB
50%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
4.2 GHz
89%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
90%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-8700K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-9100 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Oct 5th, 2017 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2018 |
| $359.00 | MSRP | $122.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| 95 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
3.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
4.7 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.2 GHz |
12 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2400 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
