The Core i3-10100 is a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-9100, however, it's a worse value for money, as it's $35.22 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i3-10100
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-9100
- Up to 35% cheaper – $64.77 vs $99.99
- A better value for money for gaming
Core i3-10100 vs Core i3-9100 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-10100
Apr 30th, 2020
Average FPS
298
100%
Min 1% FPS
175
100%
Price, $
$99.99
64%
Value, $/FPS
$0.33/FPS
64%
Core i3-9100
Sep 1st, 2018
Average FPS
298
100%
Min 1% FPS
174
99%
Price, $
$64.77
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.21/FPS
100%
Core i3-10100 vs Core i3-9100 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-10100 vs Core i3-9100 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-10100 vs Core i3-9100 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-10100
Apr 30th, 2020
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
6 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i3-9100
Sep 1st, 2018
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
6 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.2 GHz
98%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
90%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-10100 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-9100 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2018 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $122.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Comet Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| 65 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
4.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.2 GHz |
| 6 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2400 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
