The Core i3-9100F is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-2100 and it's also a much better value for money, as it's only €15.52 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i3-9100F
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A much better value for money for gaming
Advantages of the Core i3-2100
- Up to 12% cheaper – €113.47 vs €128.99
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i3-9100F cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i3-9100F vs Core i3-2100 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-9100F
Apr 23rd, 2019
Average FPS
186
100%
Min 1% FPS
123
100%
Price, €
€128.99
87%
Value, €/FPS
€0.69/FPS
97%
Core i3-2100
Feb 20th, 2011
Average FPS
167
90%
Min 1% FPS
112
91%
Price, €
€113.47
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.67/FPS
100%
Core i3-9100F vs Core i3-2100 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 i3-9100F vs Core i3-2100 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-9100F vs Core i3-2100 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-9100F
Apr 23rd, 2019
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
6 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
Core i3-2100
Feb 20th, 2011
Cores
2-core
50%
L3 Cache
3 MB
50%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
86%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
56%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-9100F | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-2100 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 23rd, 2019 | Release Date | Feb 20th, 2011 |
| $122.00 | MSRP | $117.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| 65 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
4 | Cores | 2 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.1 GHz |
| 4.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
6 MB | L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2400 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1333 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
