Core i7-9700KF vs Core i3-9100

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-9100 and Core i7-9700KF processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking	1290	771
Place by popularity	not in top-100	not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation	9.57	14.26
Market segment	Desktop processor	Desktop processor
Series	Intel Core i3	Intel Core i7
Architecture codename	Coffee Lake (2017−2019)	Coffee Lake (2017−2019)
Release date	1 September 2018 (5 years ago)	8 January 2019 (5 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)	$122	$374
Current price	$142 (1.2x MSRP)	$280 (0.7x MSRP)

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i7-9700KF has 49% better value for money than i3-9100.

Detailed specifications

Core i3-9100 and Core i7-9700KF basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores	4 (Quad-Core)	8 (Octa-Core)
Threads	4	8
Base clock speed	3.6 GHz	3.6 GHz
Boost clock speed	4.2 GHz	4.9 GHz
Bus support	4 × 8 GT/s	4 × 8 GT/s
L1 cache	64K (per core)	64K (per core)
L2 cache	256K (per core)	256K (per core)
L3 cache	6 MB (shared)	12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Die size	126 mm2	no data
Maximum core temperature	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)	72 °C	72 °C
64 bit support	+	+
Windows 11 compatibility	+	+
Unlocked multiplier	No	Yes

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-9100 and Core i7-9700KF compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration	1	1
Socket	FCLGA1151	FCLGA1151
Power consumption (TDP)	65 Watt	95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-9100 and Core i7-9700KF. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensions	Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2	Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI	+	+
AVX	+	+
vPro	no data	+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)	+	+
Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology	-	-
TSX	-	+
Idle States	+	+
Thermal Monitoring	+	+
SIPP	-	+
Status	Discontinued	Discontinued

Security technologies

Core i3-9100 and Core i7-9700KF technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT	-	+
EDB	+	+
Secure Key	+	+
MPX	+	+
Identity Protection	+	+
SGX	Yes with Intel® ME	Yes with Intel® ME
OS Guard	+	+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-9100 and Core i7-9700KF are enumerated here.

VT-d	+	+
VT-x	+	+
EPT	+	+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-9100 and Core i7-9700KF. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory types	DDR4-2400	DDR4-2666
Maximum memory size	64 GB	128 GB
Max memory channels	2	2
Maximum memory bandwidth	37.5 GB/s	41.6 GB/s
ECC memory support	+	-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card	Intel UHD Graphics 630	no data
Max video memory	64 GB	no data
Quick Sync Video	+	no data
Clear Video	+	no data
Clear Video HD	+	no data
Graphics max frequency	1.1 GHz	no data
InTru 3D	+	no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-9100 and Core i7-9700KF integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported

3

no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-9100 and Core i7-9700KF integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support	+	no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4	4096 x 2304@24Hz	no data
Max resolution over eDP	4096 x 2304@60Hz	no data
Max resolution over DisplayPort	4096 x 2304@60Hz	no data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-9100 and Core i7-9700KF integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX	12	no data
OpenGL	4.5	no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-9100 and Core i7-9700KF.

PCIe version	3.0	3.0
PCI Express lanes	16	16

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.

---

Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Core i7-9700KF outperforms Core i3-9100 by 116% based on our aggregated benchmark results.

---

Pros & cons summary

---

Performance score	4.28	9.25
Recency	1 September 2018	8 January 2019
Physical cores	4	8
Threads	4	8
Cost	$122	$374
Power consumption (TDP)	65 Watt	95 Watt

---

Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-9100 and Core i7-9700KF, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

Vote for your favorite

Do you think we are right or mistaken in our choice? Vote by clicking "Like" button near your favorite CPU.

---