Intel Core i3 9100 4-core LGA 1151 (300 Series)
Intel
59 Overall Score
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Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 4-core AM4
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39 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
Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 4-core AM4
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Scores
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Ai Llm
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Specifications
| Intel Core i3 9100 | Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | Intel |
| Series | Core i3 | Ryzen 3 |
| Model | 9100 | 1200 |
| Codename | Coffee Lake | Zen |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 14 | 14 |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| P-cores | — | 4★ |
| Threads | 4 | 4 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 1 | 2★ |
| L3 Cache | 6 | 8★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2★ | — |
| Max Memory | 64★ | — |
| ECC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA 1151 (300 Series) | AM4 |
| PCIe | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
| TDP | 65★ | 270 |
| 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)
Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 4-core AM4
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong affordability (76th percentile)
- Below average efficiency (27th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Intel Core i3 9100
Scores 59 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 7 of 26 specs.