3 100U vs i9-11900F

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-11900F
2021
8 cores / 16 threads, 65 Watt
13.97
+53.2%
Core 3 100U
2024
6 cores / 8 threads, 15 Watt
9.12

Core i9-11900F outperforms Core 3 100U by an impressive 53% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-11900F and Core 3 100U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking529841
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataRaptor Lake-U
Power efficiency20.2357.24
Architecture codenameRocket Lake (2021)Raptor Lake-U Refresh (2024)
Release date16 March 2021 (3 years ago)8 January 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$426

Detailed specifications

Core i9-11900F and Core 3 100U 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 cores8 (Octa-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads168
Base clock speed2.5 GHz1.2 GHz
Boost clock speed5.1 GHz4.7 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/s55 MHz
L1 cache64K (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache16 MB (shared)10 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nmIntel 7 nm
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-11900F and Core 3 100U 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 configuration11
SocketFCLGA1200FCBGA1744
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-11900F and Core 3 100U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

Core i9-11900F and Core 3 100U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
Identity Protection+-
SGX-no data
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-11900F and Core 3 100U are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-11900F and Core 3 100U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267
Maximum memory size128 GB96 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth50 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel® Graphics
Quick Sync Video-+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.25 GHz
Execution Unitsno data64

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i9-11900F and Core 3 100U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i9-11900F and Core 3 100U integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data4096 x 2304 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i9-11900F and Core 3 100U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.1
OpenGLno data4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-11900F and Core 3 100U.

PCIe version4.04.0
PCI Express lanes208

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.

i9-11900F 13.97
+53.2%
3 100U 9.12

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i9-11900F 22197
+53.2%
3 100U 14493

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 13.97 9.12
Recency 16 March 2021 8 January 2024
Physical cores 8 6
Threads 16 8
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 15 Watt

i9-11900F has a 53.2% higher aggregate performance score, and 33.3% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

3 100U, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 2 years, and 333.3% lower power consumption.

The Core i9-11900F is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 3 100U in performance tests.

Note that Core i9-11900F is a desktop processor while Core 3 100U is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i9-11900F and Core 3 100U, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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