Intel Core i3 9100 4-core LGA 1151 (300 Series)
Intel
59 Overall Score
vs
G.Skill Trident Z Neo 6-core AMD Socket AM4
G.Skill
66 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Intel Core i3 9100 4-core LGA 1151 (300 Series)
92 out of 100 medium confidence 11 reviews
Users are highly satisfied with this Intel CPU, praising its excellent performance, fast speeds, and easy installation. It handles CPU-intensive tasks well and comes with all necessary components. Some mention it as a strong alternative to AMD Ryzen, though a few note it's not the latest generation.
Pros
- Excellent performance
- Fast speeds
- Easy installation
- Comes with all needed components
- Good for CPU-intensive tasks
Cons
- Not the latest generation
- Potential compatibility concerns with older motherboards
Performance 5
Speed 3
Installation 2
Value for money 2
Compatibility 2
Generation 1
G.Skill Trident Z Neo 6-core AMD Socket AM4
No customer feedback yet
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Gaming
Ai Llm
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Specifications
| Intel Core i3 9100 | G.Skill Trident Z Neo | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | AMD |
| Series | Core i3 | Ryzen 5 |
| Model | 9100 | 3600 |
| Codename | Coffee Lake | Matisse |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 14 | 7★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 4 | 6★ |
| P-cores | — | 6★ |
| Threads | 4 | 12★ |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 1 | 3★ |
| L3 Cache | 6 | 32★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Max Memory | 64★ | 32 |
| ECC | ✗ | ✗ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA 1151 (300 Series) | AMD Socket AM4 |
| PCIe | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
| TDP | 65 | 65 |
| Unlocked | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | — |
Pros & Cons
Intel Core i3 9100 4-core LGA 1151 (300 Series)
- Strong user sentiment (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong affordability (78th percentile)
- Strong feature (70th percentile)
G.Skill Trident Z Neo 6-core AMD Socket AM4
- Strong feature (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong efficiency (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong platform (79th percentile)
- Strong single thread (73rd percentile)
- Below average affordability (20th percentile)20th %ile
Pricing
Intel Core i3 9100 4-core LGA 1151 (300 Series)
G.Skill Trident Z Neo 6-core AMD Socket AM4
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: G.Skill Trident Z Neo
Scores 66 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 26 specs.