Core i3-9100F

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i3-9100F

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Core i3-9100F based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,201 Rank: 707
Rank Name Score Visual
703 Core i5-7400 5,208
+0.1%
704 Xeon E3-1226 v3 5,205
+0.1%
705 Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U 5,205
+0.1%
706 Xeon E3-1246 v3 5,202
+0%
707 Core i3-9100F 5,201
708 EPYC 7281 5,201
+0%
709 Xeon E5-2660 v4 5,200
+-0%
710 Core i7-6820HK 5,200
+-0%
711 Xeon E5-1650 v2 5,200
+-0%
712 Core i5-10400T 5,200
+-0%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i3-9100F based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,866 Rank: 771
Rank Name Score Visual
767 Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 4,870
+0.1%
768 Xeon D-1521 4,869
+0.1%
769 Celeron 847E 4,869
+0.1%
770 Xeon E3-1245 v6 4,868
+0%
771 Core i3-9100F 4,866
772 Core i3-6100H 4,861
-0.1%
773 Xeon E3-1275 v6 4,859
-0.1%
774 Pentium Gold G5620 4,859
-0.1%
775 Core i7-4770K 4,859
-0.1%
776 Core i7-7820HK 4,857
-0.2%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i3-9100F based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,424 Rank: 610
Rank Name Score Visual
606 Ryzen 5 1600 5,431
+0.1%
607 Core i7-4930MX 5,431
+0.1%
608 EPYC 7451 5,426
+0%
609 Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G 5,425
+0%
610 Core i3-9100F 5,424
611 Core i3-10100 5,424
+0%
612 Xeon Gold 6134 5,423
+-0%
613 Core i3-7101TE 5,423
+-0%
614 Core i7-4771 5,423
+-0%
615 FX-8150 5,423
+-0%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Core i3-9100F based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,673 Rank: 750
Rank Name Score Visual
746 Core i7-6700T 4,674
+0%
747 Core i7-3770K 4,674
+0%
748 Xeon E3-1270 V2 4,674
+0%
749 Core i3-9300T 4,673
+0%
750 Core i3-9100F 4,673
751 Ryzen 3 1300X 4,673
+0%
752 Xeon E3-1226 v3 4,672
+-0%
753 Core i7-4900MQ 4,672
+-0%
754 Xeon E3-1290 v2 4,672
+-0%
755 Ryzen 5 3550H 4,671
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i3-9100F based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,648 Rank: 797
Rank Name Score Visual
793 Xeon D-2123IT 4,649
+0%
794 Core i3-8350K 4,649
+0%
795 Core i7-4860HQ 4,649
+0%
796 Xeon E3-1230 4,649
+0%
797 Core i3-9100F 4,648
798 Core i7-4850HQ 4,648
+0%
799 Core i7-3820QM 4,647
+-0%
800 Core i5-7600 4,646
+-0%
801 Core i3-9100 4,645
-0.1%
802 Core i7-5700HQ 4,645
-0.1%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i3-9100F based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,747 Rank: 652
Rank Name Score Visual
648 Core i5-1145G7E 4,751
+0.1%
649 Xeon E5-1630 v4 4,750
+0.1%
650 Core i7-8705G 4,748
+0%
651 Core i7-7820HK 4,748
+0%
652 Core i3-9100F 4,747
653 Ryzen 3 7330U 4,747
+0%
654 Core i5-7600 4,746
+-0%
655 Core i3-8300 4,746
+-0%
656 Xeon E3-1505M v6 4,745
+-0%
657 Core i7-7820EQ 4,744
-0.1%

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Core i3-9100F Details

The Intel Core i3-9100F is designed for budget-conscious desktop users who prioritize cost-effective performance without the need for integrated graphics. Launched in April 2019, this processor is built on Intel’s Coffee Lake Refresh architecture and is part of the Core i3 lineup, offering a balanced mix of efficiency and capability for everyday computing tasks. As of March 2026, it remains a viable option for entry-level builds, particularly in systems where a discrete GPU will handle graphics processing.

Featuring four cores and four threads, the Core i3-9100F operates at a base frequency of 3.6 GHz and can boost up to 4.2 GHz when needed, thanks to Intel’s Turbo Boost Technology 2.0. It is manufactured on a 14 nm process and uses the LGA-1151 socket, making it compatible with a range of mainstream motherboards based on the Cannon Point chipset. The processor includes 6 MB of L3 cache and 1 MB of L2 cache, with 0.125 MB each of L1 instruction and data cache, supporting efficient data access for general-purpose applications.

One of the defining characteristics of the i3-9100F is its lack of integrated graphics, which differentiates it from its non-F counterpart. This makes it ideal for users who already have a dedicated GPU or are building a system with a discrete graphics card. It supports DDR4-2400 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with a maximum capacity of 65,536 MiB and a memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. The TDP is rated at 65 W, contributing to its energy efficiency and suitability for compact or low-power systems.

In terms of features, the Core i3-9100F supports a broad range of instruction sets, including AVX, AVX2, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, and AES-NI, enabling performance in multimedia, encryption, and computational workloads. It also includes hardware virtualization support through Intel VT-x and VT-d, making it suitable for virtual machine environments. However, it does not support simultaneous multithreading, limiting its ability to handle highly parallel workloads.

Benchmark results place the Core i3-9100F at an Overall Score of 5,201, ranking #707 out of 2,060 processors. It scores 5,424 in Single-core performance (#610) and 4,866 in Multicore performance (#771), placing it ahead of several older and mid-tier processors but well behind modern high-end CPUs. Its single-core performance is relatively strong, especially when compared to many mainstream and even some enthusiast-level processors from the same era. However, its multicore performance is more modest, reflecting its limited core count and lack of SMT.

Given its age and performance profile, the Core i3-9100F is best suited for light productivity, web browsing, media playback, and casual gaming when paired with a capable discrete GPU. It competes with older CPUs like the Core i7-4770K and Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 but falls short of modern processors in both single- and multicore performance. For users building a budget system or upgrading an older PC, it offers a reliable, power-efficient foundation—though it is no longer a competitive choice in the current market.
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Intel Core i3-9100F

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i3-9100F
Family: Core
Series: i3-9000
Model Number: i3-9100F
Cores: 4
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 3600 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 4200 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 36x (locked)
Microarchitecture: Coffee Lake
Core Name: Coffee Lake R
Core Family: 6
Core Model: 158
Socket: LGA-1151
Package: FCLGA-1151
Chipset: Cannon
Target Segment: Desktop
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 65 W
Release Price: $122.00

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 256 KiB
L1 Instruction Cache: 128 KiB (8-way set associative)
L1 Data Cache: 128 KiB (8-way set associative)
L2 Cache: 1 MiB (4-way set associative)
L3 Cache: 6 MiB (12-way set associative)

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR4-2400
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 64 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 35.76 GB/s
ECC Support: Yes

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 3.0
PCIe Lanes: 16
PCIe Configuration: 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4

Physical Specifications

Process: 14 nm
Die Area: 126 mm²
Manufacturer: Intel
Technology: CMOS
Word Size: 64-bit
ISA: x86-64 (x86)

CPU Features

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