The Core i7-9700K is a faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-9100. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i7-9700K
- A faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-9100
- Consumes up to 32% less energy – 65 vs 95 Watts
Core i7-9700K vs Core i3-9100 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-9700K
Oct 19th, 2018
Average FPS
192
100%
Min 1% FPS
127
100%
Price, £
Out of Stock
Value, £/FPS
Not Available
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Core i3-9100
Sep 1st, 2018
Average FPS
186
97%
Min 1% FPS
123
97%
Price, £
£156.66
100%
Value, £/FPS
£0.84/FPS
100%
Core i7-9700K vs Core i3-9100 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-9700K vs Core i3-9100 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-9700K vs Core i3-9100 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-9700K
Oct 19th, 2018
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i3-9100
Sep 1st, 2018
Cores
4-core
50%
L3 Cache
6 MB
50%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.2 GHz
86%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
90%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-9700K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-9100 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Oct 19th, 2018 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2018 |
| $385.00 | MSRP | $122.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| 95 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
8 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.2 GHz |
12 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2400 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
