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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i3-9100F vs Pentium Gold G5420T

The Core i3-9100F is slightly faster than the Pentium Gold G5420T on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 7% faster on average across 100+ games
Available for $96.00

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FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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League of Legends2009

Core i3-9100F

313FPS

Pentium Gold G5420T

291FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i3-9100F

240FPS

Pentium Gold G5420T

236FPS

Rust2018

325FPS

318FPS

648FPS

625FPS

Dota 22013

Core i3-9100F

237FPS

Pentium Gold G5420T

225FPS

Valorant2020

Core i3-9100F

683FPS

Pentium Gold G5420T

661FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i3-9100F

332FPS

Pentium Gold G5420T

332FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i3-9100F

215FPS

Pentium Gold G5420T

213FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

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Core i3-9100F

40%

Pentium Gold G5420T

35%

Core i3-9100F ranks 5 points higher.

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Core i3-9100F

Pentium Gold G5420T

Core i3-9100F has 2 more cores.

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6 MB

4 MB

Core i3-9100F has 2 MB more L3 cache.

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Core i3-9100F

3.6 GHz

Pentium Gold G5420T

3.2 GHz

Core i3-9100F has a 12% higher base clock.

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4.2 GHz

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65W

35W

Pentium Gold G5420T draws 30W less power.

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Core i3-9100F

$96.00

Pentium Gold G5420T

Core i3-9100FPentium Gold G5420T

LGA1151

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LGA1151

Coffee Lake

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Coffee Lake

Desktop

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Desktop

No Integrated Graphics

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UHD Graphics 610

2400 MHz (DDR4)

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2400 MHz (DDR4)

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i3-9100F or Pentium Gold G5420T?expand_more

The Core i3-9100F. It's 14% faster than the Pentium Gold G5420T on average across 100+ games, scoring 40/100 vs 35/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i3-9100F than Pentium Gold G5420T?expand_more

14% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i3-9100F or Pentium Gold G5420T?expand_more

The Core i3-9100F is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i3-9100F worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 40/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i3-9100F and Pentium Gold G5420T?expand_more

Performance: Core i3-9100F scores 40/100, Pentium Gold G5420T scores 35/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i3-9100F or Pentium Gold G5420T bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i3-9100F or Pentium Gold G5420T?expand_more

The Core i3-9100F is the stronger pick at 40/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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