In Dead Space, the Core i3-9100 is same performance as the Core i7-720QM. However, it's a slightly worse value for money, as it's $20 more expensive!
Core i3-9100
- Is 8 years and 11 months newer – Sep 01, 2018 vs Sep 23, 2009
- Is 8 years and 11 months newer
Core i7-720QM
- Up to 12% cheaper – $149.94 vs $169.95
- Up to 12% cheaper
- Up to 12% better value in Dead Space – $0.85 vs $0.97/FPS
- Up to 12% better value in Dead Space
- Consumes up to 31% less energy – 45 vs 65 Watts
- Consumes up to 31% less energy
Dead Space FPS Calculator
Core i3-9100 vs Core i7-720QM: Comparison of performance and price
Core i3-9100
Sep 1st, 2018
Average FPS
175 FPS
100%
Min 1% FPS
91 FPS
100%
Price, $
$169.95
88%
Value, $/FPS
$0.97/FPS
88%
Core i7-720QM
Sep 23rd, 2009
Average FPS
175 FPS
100%
Min 1% FPS
89 FPS
98%
Price, $
$149.94
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.85/FPS
100%
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-9100 vs Core i7-720QM in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-9100 vs Core i7-720QM 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
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
Core i7-720QM
Sep 23rd, 2009
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
6 MB
100%
Base Frequency
1.6 GHz
44%
Turbo Frequency
2.8 GHz
67%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
56%
Specifications
Comparison of core specifications
Core i3-9100 Sep 1st, 2018 | SpecificationsComparison of core specifications | Core i7-720QM Sep 23rd, 2009 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Sep 1st, 2018 | Release Date | Sep 23rd, 2009 |
$122.00 | MSRP | $364.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Laptop |
| LGA1151 | Socket | LGAG1 |
| 65W | Power Consumption | 45W |
| Other Features | ||
| 2400 MHz (DDR4) | RAM | 1333 MHz (DDR3) |
| UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated GPU | None |
| Not Overclockable | Overclock Support | Not Overclockable |
