Head-to-head used CPU value

Intel Core i3-9100 vs Intel Core i3-9100F

Intel Core i3-9100F currently offers better used gaming performance per dollar. Tracked gaming performance is effectively tied.

Prices updated Sep 30, 2026
Used price differenceIntel Core i3-9100F is 2.7% lower
Gaming differenceEffectively tied
Value differenceIntel Core i3-9100F is 2.8% higher

Which CPU Should You Buy?

Gaming value, productivity, and total platform cost can point to different winners.

Best Gaming Value

Intel Core i3-9100F currently provides more tracked gaming performance per used dollar. Recheck the live prices before buying because a small market move can change the winner.

Productivity And Core Workloads

The tracked multi-core scores are effectively tied or incomplete. Compare core counts and application-specific benchmarks for productivity builds.

Platform And Upgrade Cost

Socket data is incomplete for this pair.

Price, Benchmark And Platform Comparison

Used price uses the latest median, then the 25th percentile or minimum as fallback.

MetricIntel Core i3-9100Intel Core i3-9100F
Current used price$19$18.49
Current new price$74.99$79
Relative gaming performance4040
Gaming performance per dollar2.1012.158
Cinebench R23 multi3,6043,604
Cinebench R23 single1,1131,113
Cores / threads4 / 44 / 4
Socket--
TDP65 W65 W
Release year20192019
Qualified sales1312
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