Core i3-9100F

Name: Intel Core i3-9100F
Brand: Intel
Rating: 3.3 (725 reviews)

4 cores · 4 threads · up to 4.2 GHz on FCLGA1151.

3.3 · 725 votes

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Cores

Threads

Boost

4.2 GHz

L3 cache

6 MB

TDP

65W

Socket

FCLGA1151

Performance breakdown

Gaming4

Productivity4

Single-core4

Multi-core17

Power efficiency3

Lab scores

Performance score4

Cores4

Threads4

Boost clock (GHz)4.2 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-R
Process node: 14 nm
Socket: FCLGA1151
Release year: 2019
Total cores: 4
Threads: 4

Clocks & cache

Base clock: 3.6 GHz
Boost clock: 4.2 GHz
Multiplier: 36
L1 cache: 256 KB
L2 cache: 1 MB
L3 cache: 6 MB

Memory & platform

Memory support: DDR4
Max capacity: 64 GB
Channels: 2
Max bandwidth: 38.397 GB/s
Base power (TDP): 65W
Max temperature: 100°C
PCIe: PCIe 3.0
Launch price: $122

Technologies

Instruction sets: SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Extensions: AES-NI, AVX, AMD-V, VT-x, VT-d

Community Feedback

What Owners Say

People like it for being a cheap, solid performer for basic gaming without a graphics card. The main complaint is that it only has four threads, which feels outdated for multitasking.

Pros

Great for budget gaming builds
Runs cool with the stock cooler
Handles everyday multitasking without fuss
No integrated GPU, needs a separate card

Cons

Four threads limit multitasking
No integrated graphics at all
Lacks modern security mitigations

Verdict

Our verdict on the Core i3-9100F

An affordable, no-frills quad-core that skips integrated graphics to keep costs low for basic gaming builds.

Get it if you need a dirt-cheap quad-core for a basic office PC or a light gaming build on a strict budget. Skip it if you want to multitask or play modern games, because the lack of hyper-threading hurts performance.