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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 7 2700X vs Core i3-9100F

The Ryzen 7 2700X is slightly slower than the Core i3-9100F on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 170% more expensive – $329 vs $76.00

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Up to 5% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 1 year newer
Up to 170% cheaper – $76.00 vs $329
Up to 182% better value for money

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Counter-Strike 22023

Ryzen 7 2700X

519FPS

Core i3-9100F

531FPS

Dota 22013

Ryzen 7 2700X

186FPS

Core i3-9100F

189FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Ryzen 7 2700X

203FPS

Core i3-9100F

204FPS

League of Legends2009

Ryzen 7 2700X

207FPS

Core i3-9100F

215FPS

Valorant2020

Ryzen 7 2700X

583FPS

Core i3-9100F

590FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Ryzen 7 2700X

218FPS

Core i3-9100F

220FPS

Minecraft2011

Ryzen 7 2700X

611FPS

Core i3-9100F

618FPS

Fortnite2017

Ryzen 7 2700X

Core i3-9100F

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

Scorehelp

Ryzen 7 2700X

27%

Core i3-9100F

29%

Core i3-9100F ranks 2 points higher.

Coreshelp

Ryzen 7 2700X

Core i3-9100F

Ryzen 7 2700X has 4 more cores.

Threadshelp

Ryzen 7 2700X

Core i3-9100F

Ryzen 7 2700X has 12 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 7 2700X

16 MB

Core i3-9100F

6 MB

Ryzen 7 2700X has 10 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 7 2700X

3.7 GHz

Core i3-9100F

3.6 GHz

Ryzen 7 2700X has a 3% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 7 2700X

4.35 GHz

Core i3-9100F

4.2 GHz

Ryzen 7 2700X boosts 4% higher.

TDPhelp

Ryzen 7 2700X

105W

Core i3-9100F

65W

Core i3-9100F draws 40W less power.

Pricehelp

Ryzen 7 2700X

Core i3-9100F

$76.00

Ryzen 7 2700XCore i3-9100F

AM4

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LGA1151

Zen

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Coffee Lake

Desktop

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Desktop

No Integrated Graphics

Integrated GPUhelp

No Integrated Graphics

2933 MHz (DDR4)

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2400 MHz (DDR4)

Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 7 2700X or Core i3-9100F?expand_more

The Core i3-9100F. It's 7% faster than the Ryzen 7 2700X on average across 100+ games, scoring 29/100 vs 27/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i3-9100F than Ryzen 7 2700X?expand_more

7% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Ryzen 7 2700X or Core i3-9100F?expand_more

The Core i3-9100F is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i3-9100F worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 29/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Ryzen 7 2700X and Core i3-9100F?expand_more

Performance: Ryzen 7 2700X scores 27/100, Core i3-9100F scores 29/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Ryzen 7 2700X or Core i3-9100F bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Ryzen 7 2700X or Core i3-9100F?expand_more

The Core i3-9100F is the stronger pick at 29/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.