The Core i3-9100F is at least 2x slower gaming CPU than the Core Ultra 9 285K, however, it's a much better value for money, as it's $453.01 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i3-9100F
- Up to 85% cheaper – $76.98 vs $529.99
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
Advantages of the Core Ultra 9 285K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 24 vs 4 threads
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i3-9100F vs Core Ultra 9 285K
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-9100F
Apr 23rd, 2019
Average FPS
202
81%
Min 1% FPS
138
82%
Price, $
$76.98
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.38/FPS
100%
Core Ultra 9 285K
Oct 24th, 2024
Average FPS
248
100%
Min 1% FPS
168
100%
Price, $
$529.99
14%
Value, $/FPS
$2.13/FPS
18%
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-9100F vs Core Ultra 9 285K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-9100F vs Core Ultra 9 285K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-9100F
Apr 23rd, 2019
Cores
4-core
17%
L3 Cache
6 MB
17%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
4.2 GHz
74%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
38%
Core Ultra 9 285K
Oct 24th, 2024
Cores
24-core
100%
L3 Cache
36 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.7 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
6400 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-9100F | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core Ultra 9 285K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Apr 23rd, 2019 | Release Date | Oct 24th, 2024 |
$122.00 | MSRP | $589.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1851 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Arrow Lake-S |
65 W | Power Consumption | 125 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 24 |
| 4 | Threads | 24 |
| 3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
| 4.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 5.7 GHz |
| 6 MB | L3 Cache | 36 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2400 MHz | RAM | DDR5 @ 6400 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
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