The Core i3-9100F is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-2600S and it's also a much better value for money, as it's $120.07 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i3-9100F
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Up to 52% cheaper – $109.88 vs $229.95
- A much better value for money for gaming
Advantages of the Core i7-2600S
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 4 threads
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i3-9100F cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i3-9100F vs Core i7-2600S for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-9100F
Apr 23rd, 2019
Average FPS
186
100%
Min 1% FPS
123
100%
Price, $
$109.88
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.59/FPS
100%
Core i7-2600S
Jan 9th, 2011
Average FPS
169
91%
Min 1% FPS
114
93%
Price, $
$229.95
47%
Value, $/FPS
$1.36/FPS
43%
Core i3-9100F vs Core i7-2600S in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-9100F vs Core i7-2600S in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-9100F vs Core i7-2600S in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-9100F
Apr 23rd, 2019
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
6 MB
75%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
Core i7-2600S
Jan 9th, 2011
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.8 GHz
78%
Turbo Frequency
3.8 GHz
90%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-9100F | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-2600S |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 23rd, 2019 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
| $122.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| 65 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 8 |
3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.8 GHz |
4.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.8 GHz |
| 6 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2400 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
