Key Differences
In short — Core i3-9100 outperforms the cheaper Core i3-8100 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-8100 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i3-9100 is 331 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-8100.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-9100
- Performs up to 2% better in Total War: WARHAMMER III than Core i3-8100 - 174 vs 170 FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i3-8100
- Up to 24% cheaper than Core i3-9100 - $110.0 vs $145.0
- Up to 22% better value when playing Total War: WARHAMMER III than Core i3-9100 - $0.65 vs $0.83 per FPS
Total War: WARHAMMER III
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2018
Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-9100 | vs | Intel Core i3-8100 |
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Sep 1st, 2018 | Release Date | Oct 5th, 2017 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i3 |
Coffee Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
4.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
65 W | TDP | 65 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
36.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
No | Overclockable | No |