The Core i5-13400F is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-9100, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $118.07 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-13400F
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-9100
- Up to 65% cheaper – $63.78 vs $181.85
- A better value for money for gaming
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i5-13400F vs Core i3-9100
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-13400F
Jan 4th, 2023
Average FPS
224
100%
Min 1% FPS
152
100%
Price, $
$181.85
35%
Value, $/FPS
$0.81/FPS
38%
Core i3-9100
Sep 1st, 2018
Average FPS
202
90%
Min 1% FPS
138
91%
Price, $
$63.78
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.31/FPS
100%
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-13400F vs Core i3-9100 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-13400F vs Core i3-9100 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-13400F
Jan 4th, 2023
Cores
10-core
100%
L3 Cache
20 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.5 GHz
69%
Turbo Frequency
4.6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i3-9100
Sep 1st, 2018
Cores
4-core
40%
L3 Cache
6 MB
30%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.2 GHz
91%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
50%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-13400F | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-9100 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 4th, 2023 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2018 |
| $196.00 | MSRP | $122.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Raptor Lake-S | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| 65 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
10 | Cores | 4 |
16 | Threads | 4 |
| 2.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
4.6 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.2 GHz |
20 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2400 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
