Core i5-7600K vs Core i3-9100F: which is better
Intel Core i5-7600K (desktop, 2017) against Intel Core i3-9100F (desktop, 2019): benchmarks, games, specs and current prices.
Key differences
- Core i5-7600K is 2% faster in multi-threaded work (PassMark 6,811 vs 6,705).
- Core i5-7600K is 2% faster per core.
- Core i3-9100F is $39 cheaper ($60 vs $99).
- Core i3-9100F gives 62% more performance per dollar.
- Core i3-9100F has a lower TDP: 65 W vs 91 W.
- Different sockets (LGA1151 and LGA1151 v2): they need different motherboards.
| Core i5-7600K | Core i3-9100F | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 9.4 | 9.3 |
| PassMark CPU Mark | 6,811 | 6,705 |
| Single-thread rating | 2,536 | 2,479 |
| US price | from $99 | from $60 |
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Threads | 4 | 4 |
| Base clock | 3.8 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| Max boost | 4.2 GHz | 4.2 GHz |
| L3 cache | 6 MB | 6 MB |
| TDP | 91 W | 65 W |
| Max power | 91 W | 65 W |
| Memory | DDR4 / DDR3L | DDR4 |
| Memory speed | 2400 MT/s | 2400 MT/s |
| PCI Express | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Socket | LGA1151 | LGA1151 v2 |
| Process | 14 nm (Intel) | 14 nm (Intel) |
| Architecture | Kaby Lake | Coffee Lake Refresh |
| Series | 7th Gen Core | 9th Gen Core |
| Release year | 2017 | 2019 |
| Integrated graphics | HD Graphics 630 | none |