Key Differences
In short — Core i3-9100F outperforms the cheaper Core i3-3240 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-9100F is 2423 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-3240.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-9100F
- Performs up to 12% better in Valorant than Core i3-3240 - 772 vs 692 FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i3-3240
- Up to 52% cheaper than Core i3-9100F - $29.98 vs $62.15
- Consumes up to 15% less energy than Intel Core i3-9100F - 55 vs 65 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i3-9100F doesn't have integrated graphics
Valorant
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Apr 23rd, 2019
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
Single-Core
554
40.32023289665211%
Multi-Core
1137
30.98937040065413%
Intel Core i3-9100F | vs | Intel Core i3-3240 |
---|---|---|
Apr 23rd, 2019 | Release Date | Sep 3rd, 2012 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i3 |
Coffee Lake | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 2 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
4.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
65 W | TDP | 55 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
36.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
No | Overclockable | No |