In GRID, the Core i3-9100 is same performance as the Core i5-9400F. However, it's a worse value for money, as it's $50 more expensive!
Core i3-9100
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU using its integrated graphics
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU using its integrated graphics
Core i5-9400F
- Is 4 months and 7 days newer – Jan 08, 2019 vs Sep 01, 2018
- Is 4 months and 7 days newer
- Up to 29% cheaper – $119.99 vs $169.95
- Up to 29% cheaper
- Up to 31% better value in GRID – $0.24 vs $0.35/FPS
- Up to 31% better value in GRID
GRID FPS Calculator
Core i3-9100 vs Core i5-9400F: Comparison of performance and price
Core i3-9100
Sep 1st, 2018
Average FPS
485 FPS
100%
Min 1% FPS
292 FPS
100%
Price, $
$169.95
70%
Value, $/FPS
$0.35/FPS
69%
Core i5-9400F
Jan 8th, 2019
Average FPS
485 FPS
100%
Min 1% FPS
292 FPS
100%
Price, $
$119.99
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.24/FPS
100%
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-9100 vs Core i5-9400F in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-9100 vs Core i5-9400F in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-9100
Sep 1st, 2018
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
6 MB
67%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
90%
Core i5-9400F
Jan 8th, 2019
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
9 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.9 GHz
81%
Turbo Frequency
4.1 GHz
98%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of core specifications
Core i3-9100 Sep 1st, 2018 | SpecificationsComparison of core specifications | Core i5-9400F Jan 8th, 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Sep 1st, 2018 | Released | Jan 8th, 2019 |
| $122.00 | MSRP | – |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| LGA1151 | Socket | LGA1151 |
| 65 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Other Features | ||
| 2400 MHz (DDR4) | RAM | 2666 MHz (DDR4) |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated GPU | No Integrated Graphics |
| Not Overclockable | Overclock Support | Not Overclockable |
