Key Differences
In short — Core i3-9100F outperforms the cheaper Core i5-6500 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-6500 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i3-9100F is 1391 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-6500.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-6500
- Up to 32% cheaper than Core i3-9100F - $39.5 vs $57.99
- Up to 30% better value when playing Borderlands 3 than Core i3-9100F - $0.19 vs $0.27 per FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i3-9100F doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i3-9100F
- Performs up to 2% better in Borderlands 3 than Core i5-6500 - 217 vs 213 FPS
Borderlands 3
Resolution
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Game Graphics
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Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015
Desktop • Apr 23rd, 2019
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-6500 | vs | Intel Core i3-9100F |
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Jul 2nd, 2015 | Release Date | Apr 23rd, 2019 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
Skylake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
3.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.2 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 65 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
HD Graphics 530 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | No |