Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i3-9100 outperforms the more expensive Core i5-3550S on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i3-9100 is 2316 days newer than the more expensive Core i5-3550S.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-9100
- Performs up to 11% better in Valorant than Core i5-3550S - 773 vs 696 FPS
- Up to 3% cheaper than Core i5-3550S - $106.02 vs $109.64
- Up to 12% better value when playing Valorant than Core i5-3550S - $0.15 vs $0.17 per FPS
Valorant
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
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In Stock
Updated 15598 minutes ago
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2018
FPS
773
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.15/FPS
100%
Price, €
€117.68
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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In Stock
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2018
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-3550S | vs | Intel Core i3-9100 |
---|---|---|
Apr 29th, 2012 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2018 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
Ivy Bridge | Codename | Coffee Lake |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.0 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
3.7 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.2 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 65 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
30.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
Intel HD 2500 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
No | Overclockable | No |