The Core i7-3770K is the comparison's loser – it's a much slower gaming CPU than the Core i3-9100F and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's $86.46 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-3770K
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 4 threads
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i3-9100F cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Core i3-9100F
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Up to 44% cheaper – $109.88 vs $196.34
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 16% less energy – 65 vs 77 Watts
Core i7-3770K vs Core i3-9100F for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-3770K
Apr 29th, 2012
Average FPS
172
92%
Min 1% FPS
115
93%
Price, $
$196.34
55%
Value, $/FPS
$1.14/FPS
52%
Core i3-9100F
Apr 23rd, 2019
Average FPS
186
100%
Min 1% FPS
123
100%
Price, $
$109.88
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.59/FPS
100%
Core i7-3770K vs Core i3-9100F in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-3770K vs Core i3-9100F in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-3770K vs Core i3-9100F in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-3770K
Apr 29th, 2012
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
93%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
67%
Core i3-9100F
Apr 23rd, 2019
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
6 MB
75%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-3770K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-9100F |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Apr 29th, 2012 | Release Date | Apr 23rd, 2019 |
| $313.00 | MSRP | $122.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Ivy Bridge | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| 77 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
| 3.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.2 GHz |
8 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1600 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2400 MHz |
Intel HD 4000 | Integrated Graphics | No |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
