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Core i3-9100F vs Core i9-9900K

Core i3-9100F vs Core i9-9900K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i3-9100F

3.6 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i3-9100F Logo
Intel Core i3-9100F Processore 4x3.6 (Boost 4.2) GHz 6MB-L3 Cache Socket 1151

Buy for 137.78 on Amazon

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Updated 731 minutes ago

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Core i9-9900K

3.6 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i9-9900K Logo
Intel Core i9-9900K 8x3,6 (Boost 5,0) GHz R0 16MB-L3 Cache UHD 630 socket 1151

Buy for 16.76 on Amazon

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Updated 731 minutes ago

Core i3-9100F

3.6 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i3-9100F Logo
Intel Core i3-9100F Processore 4x3.6 (Boost 4.2) GHz 6MB-L3 Cache Socket 1151

Buy for 137.78 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 731 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Core i9-9900K

3.6 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i9-9900K Logo
Intel Core i9-9900K 8x3,6 (Boost 5,0) GHz R0 16MB-L3 Cache UHD 630 socket 1151

Buy for 16.76 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 731 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i9-9900K outperforms the more expensive Core i3-9100F on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i9-9900K is 186 days older than the more expensive Core i3-9100F.

Advantages of Core i3-9100F

  • Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i9-9900K - 65 vs 95 Watts

Advantages of Core i9-9900K

  • Performs up to 22% better in League of Legends than Core i3-9100F - 221 vs 181 FPS
  • Up to 88% cheaper than Core i3-9100F - €16.76 vs €137.78
  • Up to 89% better value when playing League of Legends than Core i3-9100F - €0.08 vs €0.76 per FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-9100F - 16 vs 4 threads
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i3-9100F doesn't have integrated graphics
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League of Legends

League of Legends

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

Intel Core i3-9100F Logo
Core i3-9100F

Desktop • Apr 23rd, 2019


FPS

181

82%

Value, €/FPS

€0.76/FPS

11%

Price, €

€137.78

100%

Intel Core i3-9100F Processore 4x3.6 (Boost 4.2) GHz 6MB-L3 Cache Socket 1151

Buy for 137.78 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 731 minutes ago

Intel Core i9-9900K Logo
Core i9-9900K

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018


FPS

221

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.08/FPS

100%

Price, €

€16.76

822%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i9-9900K 8x3,6 (Boost 5,0) GHz R0 16MB-L3 Cache UHD 630 socket 1151

Buy for 16.76 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 731 minutes ago

My Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

Intel Core i3-9100F Logo
Core i3-9100F

Desktop • Apr 23rd, 2019

Intel Core i9-9900K Logo
Core i9-9900K

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i3-9100F Logo
Core i3-9100F

Desktop • Apr 23rd, 2019


Single-Core

1399

82%

Multi-Core

3745

46%

Intel Core i9-9900K Logo
Core i9-9900K

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018


Single-Core

1703

100%

Multi-Core

8060

100%

Intel Core i3-9100F Logo

Core i3-9100F

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Intel Core i9-9900K Logo

Core i9-9900K

Apr 23rd, 2019
Release DateOct 19th, 2018
Core i3CollectionCore i9
Coffee LakeCodenameCoffee Lake
Intel Socket 1151SocketIntel Socket 1151
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
8
4Threads
16
3.6 GHzBase Clock Speed3.6 GHz
4.2 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
5.0 GHz
65 W
TDP95 W
14 nmProcess Size14 nm
36.0xMultiplier36.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
UHD Graphics 630
NoOverclockable
Yes

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