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Core i3-9100 vs Core i3-9100F

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Performance score

Core i3-9100 2019 · 4/4 cores/threads, 65 W
18.33
Core i3-9100F 2019 · 4/4 cores/threads, 65 W
18.33
Core i5-10400F Core i3-12100F Core i5-12400F Ryzen 7 7800X3D Ryzen 7 9800X3D Core i9-14900K Ryzen 9 9950X

Core i3-9100 and Core i3-9100F are almost equally fast (under 3% apart) — choose by price, socket and platform.

Both CPUs use the same socket (LGA1151), so you can swap one for the other on the same board (check BIOS support).

The score is our own estimate from the specs (cores, threads, clocks, architecture generation), not a benchmark run. 100 = the fastest CPU in our database.

Real tests

What the test measures

Blender is a popular free 3D graphics program. The test makes the device render three ready-made 3D scenes (light, shadows, reflections) and counts how many render passes it finishes per minute. The higher the number, the faster the device handles heavy work: 3D, video editing, photo processing. On a CPU the test loads all cores at once, so it shows the chip's full power; on a graphics card it shows its compute strength.

CPU rendering (Blender)

Core i3-9100
52

faster than 29% of tested · runs: 3

Core i3-9100F
68+31 %

faster than 38% of tested · runs: 14

Median of real test runs on users' computers. It does not show FPS in games. Data updated: 31.10.2026.

Overview

Core i3-9100Core i3-9100F
Score (0–100) 18.33 18.33
Ranking position 444 445
Power efficiency (0–100) 14.74 14.74
Type Desktop Desktop
Manufacturer Intel Intel
Architecture Coffee Lake Refresh Coffee Lake Refresh
Release date Q2 2019 Q2 2019

Specifications

Core i3-9100Core i3-9100F
Cores 4 4
Threads 4 4
Base clock 3.6 GHz 3.6 GHz
Boost clock 4.2 GHz 4.2 GHz
L3 cache 6 MB 6 MB
Process node 14 nm 14 nm
Unlocked multiplier no no
Integrated graphics Intel UHD Graphics 630 no
NPU (AI accelerator) no no

Compatibility

Core i3-9100Core i3-9100F
Socket LGA1151 LGA1151
TDP 65 W 65 W

Memory and PCI Express

Core i3-9100Core i3-9100F
Memory type DDR4-2133/2400 DDR4-2400
Memory channels 2 2
Max memory 64 GB 64 GB
PCI Express version 3.0 3.0
PCIe lanes 16 16

Pros and cons

Core i3-9100

  • has integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 630)

Core i3-9100F

  • no notable advantages

Other comparisons

Preliminary data: specs are still being checked against the manufacturer's website.

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