Key Differences
In short — Core i3-9100F outperforms the cheaper Core i5-661 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-661 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i3-9100F is 3393 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-661.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-661
- Up to 38% cheaper than Core i3-9100F - $58.5 vs $95.02
- Up to 26% better value when playing Grand Theft Auto V than Core i3-9100F - $0.61 vs $0.82 per FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i3-9100F doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i3-9100F
- Performs up to 21% better in Grand Theft Auto V than Core i5-661 - 129 vs 107 FPS
- Consumes up to 25% less energy than Intel Core i5-661 - 65 vs 87 Watts
Grand Theft Auto V
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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Desktop • Apr 23rd, 2019
FPS
129
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.82/FPS
74%
Price, €
€105.47
61%
FPS Winner
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
Desktop • Apr 23rd, 2019
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-661 | vs | Intel Core i3-9100F |
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Jan 7th, 2010 | Release Date | Apr 23rd, 2019 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
Clarkdale | Codename | Coffee Lake |
Intel Socket 1156 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
3.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.2 GHz |
87 W | TDP | 65 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
25.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
Intel HD | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | No |