The Core i3-2130 is at least 2x slower gaming CPU than the Core i9-12900KF. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i3-2130
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i9-12900KF
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 24 vs 4 threads
Core i3-2130 vs Core i9-12900KF
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-2130
Sep 4th, 2011
Average FPS
183
79%
Min 1% FPS
127
81%
Price, CA$
Out of Stock
Value, CA$/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i9-12900KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
231
100%
Min 1% FPS
157
100%
Price, CA$
Out of Stock
Value, CA$/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-2130 vs Core i9-12900KF in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-2130 vs Core i9-12900KF in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-2130
Sep 4th, 2011
Cores
2-core
12%
L3 Cache
3 MB
10%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
28%
Core i9-12900KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
30 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
94%
Turbo Frequency
5.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-2130 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i9-12900KF |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Sep 4th, 2011 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
$138.00 | MSRP | $564.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Alder Lake-S |
65 W | Power Consumption | 125 W |
| Performance | ||
| 2 | Cores | 16 |
| 4 | Threads | 24 |
3.4 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.2 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Frequency | 5.2 GHz |
| 3 MB | L3 Cache | 30 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1333 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz |
Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
