Key Differences
In short — Core i9-9900KF outperforms the cheaper Core i3-2100 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-2100 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-9900KF is 2879 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-2100.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-2100
- Up to 83% cheaper than Core i9-9900KF - $35.83 vs $213.5
- Up to 83% better value when playing Forza Horizon 4 than Core i9-9900KF - $0.13 vs $0.75 per FPS
- Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i9-9900KF - 65 vs 95 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-9900KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i9-9900KF
- Performs up to 6% better in Forza Horizon 4 than Core i3-2100 - 316 vs 297 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-2100 - 16 vs 4 threads
Forza Horizon 4
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Max
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
FPS
297
93%
Value, €/FPS
€0.13/FPS
100%
Price, €
€39.77
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €39.77 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 72 minutes ago
Desktop • Jan 8th, 2019
FPS
316
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.75/FPS
17%
Price, €
€236.99
16%
FPS Winner
Buy for €236.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 73 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Max
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
Desktop • Jan 8th, 2019
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-2100 | vs | Intel Core i9-9900KF |
---|---|---|
Feb 20th, 2011 | Release Date | Jan 8th, 2019 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i9 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Coffee Lake |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 8 |
4 | Threads | 16 |
3.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.0 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 95 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
31.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |