Core i3-9100E

Name: Intel Core i3-9100E
Brand: Intel
Rating: 3.9 (8 reviews)

4 cores · 4 threads · up to 3.7 GHz on 1151.

3.9 · 8 votes

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Cores

Threads

Boost

3.7 GHz

L3 cache

6 MB

TDP

65W

Socket

1151

Performance breakdown

Gaming4

Productivity4

Single-core4

Multi-core17

Power efficiency3

Lab scores

Performance score4

Cores4

Threads4

Boost clock (GHz)3.7 GHz

Estimated gaming FPS

Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.

1080p9 fps

1440p7 fps

4K5 fps

Full specifications

Processor & cores

Architecture: Coffee Lake
Process node: 14 nm
Socket: 1151
Release year: 2018
Total cores: 4
Threads: 4
Integrated graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 630

Clocks & cache

Base clock: 3.1 GHz
Boost clock: 3.7 GHz
L1 cache: 256 KB
L2 cache: 1 MB
L3 cache: 6 MB

Memory & platform

Memory support: DDR4-2400
Base power (TDP): 65W
Max temperature: 72°C
PCIe: PCIe 3.0

Technologies

Extensions: AES-NI, AVX, VT-x, VT-d, TXT, TSX

Community Feedback

What Owners Say

Owners like its solid everyday performance and low power draw for basic office tasks. A common complaint is that it struggles with anything beyond light multitasking or gaming.

Pros

Four cores handle everyday tasks easily
Runs cool without a noisy fan
Boots up old office PCs quickly
Works reliably for years of use

Cons

Only four cores, no hyperthreading
Locked multiplier, no overclocking
Aging platform with limited upgrade path

Verdict

Our verdict on the Core i3-9100E

A four-core, four-thread Coffee Lake desktop chip that runs cool but starts to feel its age under modern loads.

Get it if you need a cheap, reliable office CPU for basic tasks like web browsing and document editing. Skip it if you plan on gaming, video editing, or multitasking—this chip is too weak and outdated.