The Core i3-9100 is a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-7100, however, it's the same value for money, as it's $1.99 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i3-9100
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
Advantages of the Core i3-7100
- Up to 8% cheaper – $24.00 vs $25.99
- Consumes up to 22% less energy – 51 vs 65 Watts
Core i3-9100 vs Core i3-7100 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-9100
Sep 1st, 2018
Average FPS
186
100%
Min 1% FPS
123
100%
Price, $
$25.99
92%
Value, $/FPS
$0.13/FPS
100%
Core i3-9100 vs Core i3-7100 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
Very High
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Average FPS
Average FPS
Ultra
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+2
Average FPS
Average FPS
High
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+3
Average FPS
Average FPS
High Quality
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Average FPS
Average FPS
Best Looking
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Average FPS
Average FPS
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-9100 vs Core i3-7100 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-9100 vs Core i3-7100 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-9100
Sep 1st, 2018
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
6 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
92%
Turbo Frequency
4.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
Core i3-7100
Jan 3rd, 2017
Cores
2-core
50%
L3 Cache
3 MB
50%
Base Frequency
3.9 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-9100 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-7100 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Sep 1st, 2018 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
| $122.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| 65 W | Power Consumption | 51 W |
| Performance | ||
4 | Cores | 2 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.9 GHz |
| 4.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
6 MB | L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2400 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2400 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 630 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
