The Core i7-11700K is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-9100F, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $141.00 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-11700K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 4 threads
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i3-9100F
- Up to 62% cheaper – $87.00 vs $228.00
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
Core i7-11700K vs Core i3-9100F for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-11700K
Mar 16th, 2021
Average FPS
223
100%
Min 1% FPS
153
100%
Price, $
$228
38%
Value, $/FPS
$1.02/FPS
41%
Core i3-9100F
Apr 23rd, 2019
Average FPS
206
92%
Min 1% FPS
143
93%
Price, $
$87
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.42/FPS
100%
Core i7-11700K vs Core i3-9100F in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-11700K vs Core i3-9100F in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-11700K vs Core i3-9100F in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-11700K
Mar 16th, 2021
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
16 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
100%
Core i3-9100F
Apr 23rd, 2019
Cores
4-core
50%
L3 Cache
6 MB
38%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.2 GHz
84%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
75%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-11700K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-9100F |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Mar 16th, 2021 | Release Date | Apr 23rd, 2019 |
| $399.00 | 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 | ||
8 | Cores | 4 |
16 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
5.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.2 GHz |
16 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2400 MHz |
UHD Graphics 750 | Integrated Graphics | No |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
