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Core i3-9100 vs Core i9-9900KF

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

Key Differences

In short — Core i9-9900KF outperforms the cheaper Core i3-9100 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-9100 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-9900KF is 129 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-9100.

Advantages of Intel Core i3-9100

  • Up to 87% cheaper than Core i9-9900KF - €59.99 vs €455.01
  • Up to 87% better value when playing The Last of Us Part I than Core i9-9900KF - €0.44 vs €3.3 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i9-9900KF - 65 vs 95 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-9900KF doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Intel Core i9-9900KF

  • Performs up to 2% better in The Last of Us Part I than Core i3-9100 - 138 vs 135 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-9100 - 16 vs 4 threads
This is a free version of The Last of Us Part I.
The Last of Us Part I

The Last of Us Part I

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i3-9100 Logo
Core i3-9100

Desktop • Sep 1st, 2018


FPS

135

97%

Value, €/FPS

€0.44/FPS

100%

Price, €

€59.99

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i9-9900KF Logo
Core i9-9900KF

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2019


FPS

138

100%

Value, €/FPS

€3.3/FPS

13%

Price, €

€455.01

13%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-9900KF processore 3,6 GHz Scatola 16 MB Cache intelligente, Socket LGA1151

Buy for 455.01 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 161 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i3-9100 Logo
Core i3-9100

Desktop • Sep 1st, 2018

Intel Core i9-9900KF Logo
Core i9-9900KF

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2019

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i3-9100 Logo
Core i3-9100

Desktop • Sep 1st, 2018


Single-Core

1379

81%

Multi-Core

3597

44%

Intel Core i9-9900KF Logo
Core i9-9900KF

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2019


Single-Core

1691

100%

Multi-Core

8053

100%

Intel Core i3-9100 Logo

Intel Core i3-9100

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Intel Core i9-9900KF Logo

Intel Core i9-9900KF

Sep 1st, 2018Release Date
Jan 8th, 2019
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
UHD Graphics 630
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

Builds Using Core i3-9100 or Core i9-9900KF

The Last of Us Part I, 1920 x 1080, Ultra

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