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About This Product
The Intel Core i3-9100F is a 9th Gen desktop CPU with 4 cores and 4 threads, operating at a base clock of 3.6 GHz and a boost clock of 4.2 GHz. It lacks integrated graphics, requiring a dedicated GPU. For its price, it offers adequate performance for basic computing and light gaming when paired with an entry-level graphics card, but it is outperformed by newer budget CPUs like the Ryzen 3 3100 in multi-threaded tasks.
Performance Benchmarks
Scores are grouped by benchmark family so it is easy to compare raw speed, threaded output, and real-world value without mixing scales.
Render Workloads
Next-Gen Scale
Large Sample Pool
Value & Efficiency
These derived metrics use Cinebench R23 multi-core performance to keep the value calculation consistent across the catalog.
Performance per Watt
60.3 pts/W
Performance per Dollar
40.8 pts/$
Gaming Performance
These results come from real submitted gameplay sessions, so the reference GPU matters as much as the CPU itself.
Reference GPU
CS2
Mixed player settings
57 FPS
Playable
Reference GPU
Minecraft
Mixed player settings
54 FPS
Playable
Reference GPU
Overwatch
Mixed player settings
45 FPS
Playable
Reference GPU
Grand Theft Auto V
Mixed player settings
20 FPS
Heavy compromise
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βA budget CPU for basic tasks and light gaming, but newer alternatives offer better value.β

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