Key Differences
In short — Core i3-9100F outperforms the cheaper Core i5-2500 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-2500 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i3-9100F is 3026 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-2500.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-9100F
- Performs up to 4% better in Forza Horizon 5 than Core i5-2500 - 171 vs 164 FPS
- Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i5-2500 - 65 vs 95 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i5-2500
- Up to 56% cheaper than Core i3-9100F - $24.95 vs $56.99
- Up to 55% better value when playing Forza Horizon 5 than Core i3-9100F - $0.15 vs $0.33 per FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i3-9100F doesn't have integrated graphics
Forza Horizon 5
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Max
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Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
FPS
164
95%
Value, $/FPS
$0.15/FPS
100%
Price, $
$24.95
100%
Value Winner
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In Stock
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Max
Desktop • Apr 23rd, 2019
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-9100F | vs | Intel Core i5-2500 |
---|---|---|
Apr 23rd, 2019 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i5 |
Coffee Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
4.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 95 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
36.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
No | Overclockable | No |