Intel · Core i3 · 2019 · LGA1151
The Intel Core i3-9100F is a desktop processor with 4 cores, released in 2019 at an MSRP of $97. It is part of the Core i3 lineup, using the 9th Gen platform, and fits the LGA1151 socket. Internally, it is built on the "Coffee Lake Refresh" architecture. Thanks to Intel Hyper-Threading, each core can handle two instruction streams simultaneously, yielding a total of 8 threads for improved parallelism. The Core i3-9100F has a base clock of 3.6 GHz and can boost up to 4.2 GHz depending on workload and thermal headroom. Intel manufactures the "Coffee Lake Refresh" silicon on a 14nm process node. Its multiplier is locked, so any overclocking has to come from raising the base clock rather than the multiplier. This processor supports DDR4 memory. With a TDP of 65W, the Core i3-9100F is an efficient chip suitable for modest cooling solutions. This processor has no integrated graphics — a discrete GPU is required. The cache hierarchy consists of 32KB/core of L1, 1MB of L2, and 6MB of L3 cache.
No integrated graphics — discrete GPU required. Otherwise identical to Core i3-9100. Entry-level gaming pick.
| Brand | Intel |
|---|---|
| Family | Core i3 |
| Series | 9th Gen |
| Architecture | Coffee Lake Refresh |
| Type | Desktop |
| Launch year | 2019 |
| Cores | 4 |
| Threads | 8 |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.2 GHz |
| L1 cache | 32KB/core |
| L2 cache | 1MB |
| L3 cache | 6MB |
| TDP | 65W |
| Socket | LGA1151 |
| Process | 14nm |
| Memory type | DDR4 |
| Integrated graphics | None |
| Chipsets | Z390, H370, B365, B360, H310, Z370 |
| Launch MSRP | $97 |
| Part number | BX80684I39100F |
| OEM / tray part number | CM8068403377321 |