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Core i3-9100F vs Core i7-8700K

Core i3-9100F vs Core i7-8700K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i3-9100F

3.6 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Core i3-9100F Desktop Processor 4 Core Up to 4.2 GHz without Processor Graphics LGA1151 300 Series 65W

Buy for 97.4 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 207 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-8700K

3.7 GHz | 6-core

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Intel Core i7-8700K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.7GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W

Buy for 146.09 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 207 minutes ago

Intel Core i3-9100F

3.6 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Core i3-9100F Desktop Processor 4 Core Up to 4.2 GHz without Processor Graphics LGA1151 300 Series 65W

Buy for 97.4 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 207 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-8700K

3.7 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i7-8700K Logo
Intel Core i7-8700K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.7GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W

Buy for 146.09 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 207 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i7-8700K outperforms the cheaper Core i3-9100F on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-9100F is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-8700K is 565 days older than the cheaper Core i3-9100F.

Advantages of Intel Core i3-9100F

  • Up to 33% cheaper than Core i7-8700K - $87.75 vs $131.61
  • Up to 30% better value when playing World of Warcraft than Core i7-8700K - $0.54 vs $0.77 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i7-8700K - 65 vs 95 Watts

Advantages of Intel Core i7-8700K

  • Performs up to 4% better in World of Warcraft than Core i3-9100F - 189 vs 182 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-9100F - 12 vs 4 threads
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i3-9100F doesn't have integrated graphics
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World of Warcraft

World of Warcraft

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Maximum

Intel Core i3-9100F Logo
Core i3-9100F

Desktop • Apr 23rd, 2019


FPS

182

96%

Value, €/FPS

€0.54/FPS

100%

Price, €

€97.4

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i3-9100F Desktop Processor 4 Core Up to 4.2 GHz without Processor Graphics LGA1151 300 Series 65W

Buy for 97.4 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 207 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-8700K Logo
Core i7-8700K

Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017


FPS

189

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.77/FPS

70%

Price, €

€146.09

66%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-8700K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.7GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W

Buy for 146.09 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 207 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Maximum

Intel Core i3-9100F Logo
Core i3-9100F

Desktop • Apr 23rd, 2019

Intel Core i7-8700K Logo
Core i7-8700K

Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i3-9100F Logo
Core i3-9100F

Desktop • Apr 23rd, 2019


Single-Core

1374

86%

Multi-Core

3669

56%

Intel Core i7-8700K Logo
Core i7-8700K

Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017


Single-Core

1582

100%

Multi-Core

6443

100%

Intel Core i3-9100F Logo

Intel Core i3-9100F

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Intel Core i7-8700K Logo

Intel Core i7-8700K

Apr 23rd, 2019
Release DateOct 5th, 2017
Core i3CollectionCore i7
Coffee LakeCodenameCoffee Lake
Intel Socket 1151SocketIntel Socket 1151
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
6
4Threads
12
3.6 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.7 GHz
4.2 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.7 GHz
65 W
TDP95 W
14 nmProcess Size14 nm
36.0xMultiplier
37.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
UHD Graphics 630
NoOverclockable
Yes

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