i9-9990XE vs i3-9100

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-9100
2018
4 cores / 4 threads, 65 Watt
4.17
Core i9-9990XE
2018
14 cores / 28 threads, 255 Watt
18.99
+355%

Core i9-9990XE outperforms Core i3-9100 by a whopping 355% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-9100 and Core i9-9990XE processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1380305
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation7.522.83
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i3Intel Core i9
Power efficiency6.077.05
Architecture codenameCoffee Lake (2017−2019)Skylake (server) (2017−2018)
Release date1 September 2018 (6 years ago)19 October 2018 (6 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$122$2,800

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i3-9100 has 166% better value for money than i9-9990XE.

Detailed specifications

Core i3-9100 and Core i9-9990XE 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)14 (Tetradeca-Core)
Threads428
Base clock speed3.6 GHz4 GHz
Boost clock speed4.2 GHz5.1 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0DMI 3.0
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s4 × 8 GT/s
Multiplier3640
L1 cache64K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache6 MB (shared)19.25 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Die size126 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-9100 and Core i9-9990XE 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1 (Uniprocessor)
SocketFCLGA11512066
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt255 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-9100 and Core i9-9990XE. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-no data
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-

Security technologies

Core i3-9100 and Core i9-9990XE technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
MPX+-
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-9100 and Core i9-9990XE are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-9100 and Core i9-9990XE. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2400DDR4 Quad-channel
Maximum memory size64 GB128 GB
Max memory channels24
Maximum memory bandwidth38.397 GB/s85.33 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 630N/A
Max video memory64 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-9100 and Core i9-9990XE integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-9100 and Core i9-9990XE integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304@24Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096 x 2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096 x 2304@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-9100 and Core i9-9990XE integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-9100 and Core i9-9990XE.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes1644

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This 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.

i3-9100 4.17
i9-9990XE 18.99
+355%

Passmark

Passmark 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.

i3-9100 6621
i9-9990XE 30162
+356%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.17 18.99
Recency 1 September 2018 19 October 2018
Physical cores 4 14
Threads 4 28
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 255 Watt

i3-9100 has 292.3% lower power consumption.

i9-9990XE, on the other hand, has a 355.4% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 month, and 250% more physical cores and 600% more threads.

The Core i9-9990XE is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-9100 in performance tests.


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