Top 7 Best intel i3 processor for gaming (2022)

1. Intel Core i3-9100F Desktop Processor 4 Core Up to 4.2 GHz without Processor Graphics LGA1151 300 Series 65W

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• 4 Cores /4 Threads
• Up to 4.2 GHz. Total Storage size=512 GB. Max TDP = 65 W.
• Discrete graphics required
• Compatible with Intel 300 Series chipset based motherboards
• Bios update may be required for motherboard compatibility

2. Intel Core i3-8100 Desktop Processor 4 Cores up to 3.6 GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W

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• Intel UHD Graphics 630
• Compatible only with Motherboards based on Intel 300 Series Chipsets
• Cores: 4, Threads: 4
• 3.60 GHz Base Frequency / 6 MB Cache
• Intel Optane Memory Supported
• System Ram Type: ddr4_sdram

3. Intel Core i5-10400 Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.3 GHz  LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 65W, Model Number: BX8070110400

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• 6 Cores / 12 Threads
• Socket type LGA 1200
• Up to 4. 3 GHz
• Compatible with Intel 400 series chipset based motherboards
• Intel Optane Memory support
• Cooler included

4. Intel® Core™ i5-9400F Desktop Processor 6 Cores 4.1 GHz Turbo Without Graphics

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• 6 Cores/ 6 Threads
• 2.90 GHz up to 4.10 GHz Max Turbo Frequency/ 9 MB cache, Bus Speed: 8 GT/s DMI3
• Compatible only with Motherboards based on Intel 300 Series Chipsets: Intel B360 Chipset, Intel H370 Chipset, Intel H310 Chipset, Intel Q370 Chipset, Intel Z390 Chipset, Intel Z370 Chipset
• Discrete GPU required No integrated graphics. Max Memory bandwidth – 41.6 GB/s. Max Memory Channels – 2
• Intel Optane Memory supported

5. Intel Core i3-9100 Desktop Processor 4 Cores up to 4.2 GHz LGA1151 300 Series 65W

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• 4 Cores /4 Threads
• Up to 4.2 GHz
• Compatible with Intel 300 Series chipset based motherboards
• Bios update may be required for motherboard compatibility
• Supports Intel Optane Memory

6. Intel Core i5-9400 Desktop Processor 6 Cores 2. 90 GHz up to 4. 10 GHz Turbo LGA1151 300 Series 65W Processors BX80684I59400

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• 6 Cores/ 6 Threads
• 2. 90 GHz up to 4. 10 GHz Max Turbo Frequency/ 9 MB cache
• Compatible only with Motherboards based on Intel 300 Series chipsets
• Processor Graphics – Intel UHD Graphics 630
• Intel Optane Memory supported
• Note: 2.9 GHz is a base frequency whereas 4.1GHz is a Max turbo frequency

7. Intel Core i3-10100 Desktop Processor 4 Cores up to 4.3 GHz  LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 65W, Model Number: BX8070110100

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• 4 Cores / 8 Threads
• Socket Type LGA 1200
• Up to 4.3 GHz
• Compatible with Intel 400 series chipset based motherboards
• Intel Optane Memory Support
• Cooler Included