Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i3-9100F outperforms the more expensive Core i5-2500K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i3-9100F is 3026 days newer than the more expensive Core i5-2500K.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-2500K
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i3-9100F doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i3-9100F
- Performs up to 49% better in FIFA 23 than Core i5-2500K - 159 vs 107 FPS
- Up to 8% cheaper than Core i5-2500K - $56.99 vs $62.0
- Up to 38% better value when playing FIFA 23 than Core i5-2500K - $0.36 vs $0.58 per FPS
- Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i5-2500K - 65 vs 95 Watts
FIFA 23
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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In Stock
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Desktop • Apr 23rd, 2019
FPS
159
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.36/FPS
100%
Price, $
$56.99
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Desktop • Apr 23rd, 2019
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-2500K | vs | Intel Core i3-9100F |
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Jan 9th, 2011 | Release Date | Apr 23rd, 2019 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Coffee Lake |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
3.7 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.2 GHz |
95 W | TDP | 65 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | No |