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1Average user usage is typically low and can vary from task to task. An estimate load 25% is nominal. 2Typical power costs vary around the world. Check your last power bill for details. Values of $0.15 to $0.45 per kWh are typical. Intel Core i3-9100 @ 3.60GHzIntel Core i3-8350K @ 4.00GHzMax TDP65W91WPower consumption per day (kWh)NANARunning cost per dayNANAPower consumption per year (kWh)NANARunning cost per yearNANA Shown CPU power usage is based on linear interpolation of Max TDP (i.e. max load). Actual CPU power profile may vary. Comparing Core i3-8350K and Core i3-9100 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price. Place in performance rankingPlace by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100Value for money5.115.19Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processorSeriesIntel Core i3Intel Core i3Architecture codenameCoffee Lake (2017−2019)Coffee Lake (2017−2019)Release date5 October 2017 (6 years old)1 September 2018 (5 years old)Launch price (MSRP)$168$122Current price$224 (1.3x MSRP)$300 (2.5x MSRP) Value for money Performance per price, higher is better. i3-9100 has 2% better value for money than i3-8350K. Technical specsCore i3-8350K and Core i3-9100 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results. Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)4 (Quad-Core)Threads44Base clock speed4 GHz3.6 GHzBoost clock speed4 GHz4.2 GHzBus support4 × 8 GT/s4 × 8 GT/sL1 cache64K (per core)64K (per core)L2 cache256K (per core)256K (per core)L3 cache8 MB (shared)6 MB (shared)Chip lithography14 nm14 nmDie size126 mm2126 mm2Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °CMaximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C72 °C64 bit support++Windows 11 compatibility++Unlocked multiplier+- CompatibilityInformation on Core i3-8350K and Core i3-9100 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters. Number of CPUs in a configuration11SocketFCLGA1151FCLGA1151Power consumption (TDP)91 Watt65 Watt Technologies and extensionsTechnological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-8350K and Core i3-9100. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology. Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2AES-NI++AVX++Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++Turbo Boost Technology-2.0Hyper-Threading Technology--TSX--Idle States++Thermal Monitoring++SIPP--StatusDiscontinuedDiscontinued Security technologiesCore i3-8350K and Core i3-9100 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks. TXT--EDB++Secure Key++MPX++Identity Protection++SGXYes with Intel® MEYes with Intel® MEOS Guard++ Virtualization technologiesVirtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-8350K and Core i3-9100 are enumerated here. Memory specsTypes, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-8350K and Core i3-9100. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported. Supported memory typesDDR4-2400DDR4-2400Maximum memory size64 GB64 GBMax memory channels22Maximum memory bandwidth37.5 GB/s37.5 GB/sECC memory support++ Graphics specificationsGeneral parameters of integrated GPUs, if any. Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 630Intel UHD Graphics 630Max video memory64 GB64 GBQuick Sync Video++Clear Video++Clear Video HD++Graphics max frequency1.15 GHz1.1 GHzInTru 3D++ Graphics interfacesAvailable interfaces and connections of Core i3-8350K and Core i3-9100 integrated GPUs. Number of displays supported33 Graphics image qualityMaximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-8350K and Core i3-9100 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces. 4K resolution support++Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hz4096 x 2304@24HzMax resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hz4096 x 2304@60HzMax resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hz4096 x 2304@60Hz Graphics API supportAPIs supported by Core i3-8350K and Core i3-9100 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included. PeripheralsSpecifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-8350K and Core i3-9100. PCIe version3.03.0PCI Express lanes1616 Synthetic benchmark performanceVarious benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better. Combined synthetic benchmark scoreThis is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly. Core i3-8350K outperforms Core i3-9100 by 4% in our combined benchmark results. PassmarkPassmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance. Benchmark coverage: 67% Core i3-8350K outperforms Core i3-9100 by 4% in Passmark. GeekBench 5 Single-CoreGeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core. Benchmark coverage: 40% Core i3-8350K outperforms Core i3-9100 by 6% in GeekBench 5 Single-Core. GeekBench 5 Multi-CoreGeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores. Benchmark coverage: 40% Core i3-8350K outperforms Core i3-9100 by 18% in GeekBench 5 Multi-Core. Advantages and disadvantagesPerformance score 4.46 4.29 Recency 5 October 2017 1 September 2018 Cost $168 $122 Boost clock speed 4000 4200 Base clock speed 0 3600 Power consumption (TDP) 91 Watt 65 Watt We couldn't decide between Core i3-8350K and Core i3-9100. The differences in performance seem too small. Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-8350K and Core i3-9100, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer. Cast your own voteDo you think we are right or mistaken in our choice? Vote by clicking "Like" button near your favorite CPU. |