INTEL Core i3-9100 4-Core 4.20 GHz 6MB Cache LGA1151 Desktop Processor Tray – CM8068403377319

Reliable Everyday Performance with the Intel Core i3-9100

Designed to tackle daily computing needs with consistent efficiency, the Intel Core i3-9100 Processor (Tray Version, SKU: CM8068403377319) brings proven performance to home and office desktop environments. As part of the respected 9th Generation of Intel Core processors (formerly Coffee Lake), this processor utilizes a highly optimized 14nm lithography to deliver a dependable computing experience without excess thermal footprint, making it ideal for standard productivity applications, web browsing, and multimedia consumption.

Solid Quad-Core Foundation and Turbo Speeds

Experience snappy responsiveness and smooth task management through a reliable 4-core, 4-thread architecture. Operating with an impressive base frequency of 3.60 GHz, the i3-9100 dynamically adapts to your workload, boosting up to a rapid 4.20 GHz when demanding applications call for it via Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0. Coupled with 6 MB of Intel Smart Cache, frequently accessed data is retrieved instantaneously, reducing load times. All this performance is efficiently delivered within a conservative 65 W Thermal Design Power (TDP) profile, minimizing cooling requirements and overall system acoustic noise.

Immersive Visuals via Intel UHD Graphics 630

Enjoy crisp, high-definition multimedia natively without the need for an expensive discrete graphics card. The integrated Intel UHD Graphics 630 handles video processing seamlessly, scaling up to a 1.10 GHz dynamic maximum frequency. It effortlessly drives multiple modern monitors, supporting up to three independent displays simultaneously. Whether utilizing HDMI or DisplayPort, it can push brilliant 4K resolutions (up to 4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz via DP), ensuring ultra-clear presentations, vibrant media playback, and robust compatibility for multi-tasking workflows. Enhanced by Intel Quick Sync Video and Clear Video HD Technology, media encoding and playback remain smooth and stutter-free.

Versatile Memory and Expansion Capabilities

Build a system tailored to your specific memory needs with broad compatibility and scalability. The processor supports dual-channel DDR4-2400 memory configurations, scaling up to a massive 64 GB maximum capacity for memory-intensive multitasking. Crucially for small servers and specialized workstations, it also supports Error-Correcting Code (ECC) memory, providing an extra layer of data integrity against internal corruption. On the storage and expansion side, the i3-9100 utilizes PCI Express 3.0 with up to 16 lanes available, accommodating fast NVMe storage drives, discrete graphics, or add-in network cards. It fully supports Intel Optane Memory, allowing you to intelligently accelerate your traditional hard drives to near-SSD speeds.

Comprehensive Hardware-Level Security

Protecting your sensitive data starts at the silicon level. The Core i3-9100 is engineered with a suite of advanced security and reliability features, including Intel Boot Guard, OS Guard, and hardware-accelerated AES New Instructions for ultra-fast data encryption. Intel Software Guard Extensions (SGX) and Identity Protection Technology offer dedicated, protected environments for your most critical applications and credentials. Additionally, robust virtualization capabilities through Intel VT-x, VT-d, and Extended Page Tables (EPT) enable secure and efficient virtual machine deployment, making it a highly capable choice for complex software testing environments or isolated network setups.

Note: This listing is for the Processor Tray version (CM8068403377319 / Spec Code SRCZV). Corresponding boxed retail versions include BX80684I39100 and BXC80684I39100. A discrete thermal solution (PCG 2015C 65W compatible) is required and sold separately.