Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i3-9100 outperforms the more expensive Core i7-930 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i3-9100 is 3107 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-930.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-930
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-9100 - 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-9100
- Performs up to 12% better in Battlefield IV than Core i7-930 - 413 vs 369 FPS
- Up to 30% cheaper than Core i7-930 - $102.37 vs $145.32
- Up to 36% better value when playing Battlefield IV than Core i7-930 - $0.28 vs $0.44 per FPS
- Consumes up to 50% less energy than Intel Core i7-930 - 65 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-930 doesn't have integrated graphics
Battlefield IV
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Buy for €161.3 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 169 minutes ago
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2018
FPS
413
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.28/FPS
100%
Price, €
€113.63
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Buy for €113.63 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 170 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Feb 28th, 2010
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2018
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-930 | vs | Intel Core i3-9100 |
---|---|---|
Feb 28th, 2010 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2018 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
Bloomfield | Codename | Coffee Lake |
Intel Socket 1366 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
2.8 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
3.1 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.2 GHz |
130 W | TDP | 65 W |
45 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
21.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
No | Overclockable | No |