The Core i3-9100F is a clear winner – it's a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-8100 and it's also a better value for money, as it's €85.79 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i3-9100F
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Up to 40% cheaper – €128.99 vs €214.78
- A better value for money for gaming
Advantages of the Core i3-8100
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i3-9100F cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i3-9100F vs Core i3-8100 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
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.69/FPS
100%
Core i3-8100
Oct 5th, 2017
Average FPS
183
98%
Min 1% FPS
122
99%
Price, €
€214.78
60%
Value, €/FPS
€1.17/FPS
59%
Core i3-9100F vs Core i3-8100 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 i3-8100 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-9100F vs Core i3-8100 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 i3-8100
Oct 5th, 2017
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
6 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-9100F | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-8100 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 23rd, 2019 | Release Date | Oct 5th, 2017 |
| $122.00 | MSRP | $117.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| 65 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
| 4.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
| 6 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2400 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2400 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
