🔍 Intel Core i3-9100 – Key Specifications
Processor Type: Desktop CPU, 9th Generation Intel Core i3 (Coffee Lake Refresh)
Cores / Threads: 4 cores, 4 threads
Base Clock: 3.60 GHz
Turbo Boost: Up to 4.20 GHz
Cache: 6 MB Intel Smart Cache
Thermal Design Power (TDP): 65 W
Architecture: Intel 9th Gen (Coffee Lake Refresh), built on 14 nm process
Socket: LGA 1151 (compatible with Intel 300-series chipsets like H310, B360, H370, Z390)
Memory Support: Dual-channel DDR4-2400 (up to ~64 GB)
🎮 Graphics
Integrated GPU: Intel UHD Graphics 630
Base GPU frequency ~350 MHz
Max dynamic frequency ~1.10 GHz
Supports 4K output (e.g., DisplayPort 60 Hz, HDMI up to ~24 Hz)
🧠 Features & Technologies
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
Intel® Virtualization (VT-x, VT-d)
Supports Intel Optane Memory
ECC memory support possible (depends on platform)
No Hyper-Threading (4 threads total)
🧾 Performance Use Cases
✅ Good for:
Everyday computing (web, office apps, video streaming)
Light multitasking
Basic gaming with a discrete GPU
HTPC / home desktop builds
⚠️ Not ideal for:
Heavy content creation (video/3D rendering)
High-end gaming without a stronger GPU
Workloads that benefit from more threads