Key Differences
In short — Core i9-9900KF outperforms the cheaper Core i3-7100 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-7100 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-9900KF is 735 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-7100.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-7100
- Up to 81% cheaper than Core i9-9900KF - $38.94 vs $205.28
- Up to 79% better value when playing Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition than Core i9-9900KF - $0.22 vs $1.04 per FPS
- Consumes up to 46% less energy than Intel Core i9-9900KF - 51 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 11% better in Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition than Core i3-7100 - 219 vs 198 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-7100 - 16 vs 4 threads
Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
198
90%
Value, €/FPS
€0.22/FPS
100%
Price, €
€43.22
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €43.22 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 193 minutes ago
Desktop • Jan 8th, 2019
FPS
219
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.04/FPS
21%
Price, €
€227.86
18%
FPS Winner
Buy for €227.86 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 192 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Desktop • Jan 8th, 2019
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-7100 | vs | Intel Core i9-9900KF |
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Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Jan 8th, 2019 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i9 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 8 |
4 | Threads | 16 |
3.9 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.0 GHz |
51 W | TDP | 95 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
39.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
Intel HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |