The Core i9-11900KF is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-6100, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's €416.70 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-11900KF
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-6100
- Up to 76% cheaper – €129.99 vs €546.69
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 59% less energy – 51 vs 125 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i9-11900KF cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i9-11900KF vs Core i3-6100 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-11900KF
Mar 16th, 2021
Average FPS
206
100%
Min 1% FPS
135
100%
Price, €
€546.69
23%
Value, €/FPS
€2.65/FPS
27%
Core i3-6100
Sep 1st, 2015
Average FPS
182
88%
Min 1% FPS
121
90%
Price, €
€129.99
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.71/FPS
100%
Core i9-11900KF vs Core i3-6100 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 i9-11900KF vs Core i3-6100 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-11900KF vs Core i3-6100 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-11900KF
Mar 16th, 2021
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
16 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
95%
Turbo Frequency
5.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
100%
Core i3-6100
Sep 1st, 2015
Cores
2-core
25%
L3 Cache
4 MB
25%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2133 MHz
67%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-11900KF | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-6100 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Mar 16th, 2021 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2015 |
| $513.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Rocket Lake | Codename | Skylake |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 51 W |
| Performance | ||
8 | Cores | 2 |
16 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
| 5.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
16 MB | L3 Cache | 4 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2133 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 530 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
