The Core i5-11600K is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-9100, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $154.01 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-11600K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-9100
- Up to 86% cheaper – $24.99 vs $179.00
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
Core i5-11600K vs Core i3-9100
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-11600K
Mar 16th, 2021
Average FPS
220
100%
Min 1% FPS
150
100%
Price, $
$179
13%
Value, $/FPS
$0.81/FPS
15%
Core i3-9100
Sep 1st, 2018
Average FPS
202
92%
Min 1% FPS
138
92%
Price, $
$24.99
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.12/FPS
100%
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-11600K vs Core i3-9100 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-11600K vs Core i3-9100 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-11600K
Mar 16th, 2021
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.9 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
100%
Core i3-9100
Sep 1st, 2018
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
6 MB
50%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
92%
Turbo Frequency
4.2 GHz
86%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
75%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-11600K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-9100 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Mar 16th, 2021 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2018 |
| $262.00 | MSRP | $122.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Rocket Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
3.9 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.2 GHz |
12 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2400 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 750 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
