Key Differences
In short — Core i3-9100 outperforms the cheaper Core i3-9100F on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-9100F is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i3-9100 is 234 days older than the cheaper Core i3-9100F.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-9100
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i3-9100F doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i3-9100F
- Up to 21% cheaper than Core i3-9100 - $115.0 vs $145.0
- Up to 21% better value when playing Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 than Core i3-9100 - $1.08 vs $1.37 per FPS
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Buy for $145 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 280357 minutes ago
Desktop • Apr 23rd, 2019
FPS
106
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.08/FPS
100%
Price, $
$115
100%
Value Winner
Buy for $115 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 280357 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2018
Desktop • Apr 23rd, 2019
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-9100 | vs | Intel Core i3-9100F |
---|---|---|
Sep 1st, 2018 | Release Date | Apr 23rd, 2019 |
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 | 4.2 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 65 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
36.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | No |