The Core i5-9600KF is a faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-9100F, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's €105.08 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-9600KF
- A faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 6 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-9100F
- Up to 45% cheaper – €128.99 vs €234.07
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 32% less energy – 65 vs 95 Watts
Core i5-9600KF vs Core i3-9100F for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-9600KF
Jan 8th, 2019
Average FPS
191
100%
Min 1% FPS
126
100%
Price, €
€234.07
55%
Value, €/FPS
€1.22/FPS
57%
Core i3-9100F
Apr 23rd, 2019
Average FPS
186
97%
Min 1% FPS
123
98%
Price, €
€128.99
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.69/FPS
100%
Core i5-9600KF vs Core i3-9100F 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 i5-9600KF vs Core i3-9100F in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-9600KF vs Core i3-9100F in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-9600KF
Jan 8th, 2019
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
9 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i3-9100F
Apr 23rd, 2019
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
6 MB
67%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
4.2 GHz
91%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
90%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-9600KF | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-9100F |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Jan 8th, 2019 | Release Date | Apr 23rd, 2019 |
| Not Available | 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 | ||
6 | Cores | 4 |
6 | Threads | 4 |
3.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
4.6 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.2 GHz |
9 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2400 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
