Intel Core i3-9300 vs Intel Core i3-9100

The Intel Core i3-9300 and Intel Core i3-9100 are 9th generation desktop processors based on Intel's Coffee Lake S Refresh architecture.

They are designed for basic PC use, office applications, and light multimedia tasks. Both CPUs are manufactured using the 14 nm process. They utilize PCIe 3.0, offer 38 GB/s maximum memory bandwidth, and feature integrated Intel UHD Graphics 630. The Intel Core i3-9300 integrates 8 MB of Level 3 Cache, while the Intel Core i3-9100 integrates 6 MB of Level 3 Cache.

In benchmarks, the Intel Core i3-9300 shows a slight performance advantage in single-core and multi-core tests compared to the Intel Core i3-9100. This difference is consistently below the 10-percent threshold, indicating minor practical differences. For gaming scenarios, the Intel Core i3-9300 and Intel Core i3-9100 offer comparable performance.

Their similar single-core performance is sufficient for less demanding titles. For demanding gaming, a dedicated graphics card is advisable. Specific TDP values were not provided. Due to their identical architecture and the 14 nm manufacturing process, a similar, energy-efficient power consumption is to be expected.

Current market prices are not available. Historically, the Intel Core i3-9300 was minimally more expensive due to slightly higher clock speeds. Given the minimal performance differences, the price-performance ratio of both CPUs would be considered very similar. The Intel Core i3-9300 offers a slight performance advantage, also due to its larger L3 cache.

The Intel Core i3-9100 is very close in performance. For most everyday tasks, both are equally suitable. If the Intel Core i3-9100 were significantly cheaper, it would be the more economical choice.