The Core i9-12900 is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-4160, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's CA$511.13 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-12900
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 24 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-4160
- Up to 84% cheaper – CA$98.88 vs CA$610.01
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 17% less energy – 54 vs 65 Watts
Core i9-12900 vs Core i3-4160 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-12900
Jan 4th, 2022
Average FPS
210
100%
Min 1% FPS
138
100%
Price, CA$
CA$610.01
16%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.9/FPS
19%
Core i3-4160
Jul 21st, 2014
Average FPS
179
85%
Min 1% FPS
119
86%
Price, CA$
CA$98.88
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.55/FPS
100%
Core i9-12900 vs Core i3-4160 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-12900 vs Core i3-4160 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-12900 vs Core i3-4160 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-12900
Jan 4th, 2022
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
30 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.4 GHz
67%
Turbo Frequency
5.1 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i3-4160
Jul 21st, 2014
Cores
2-core
12%
L3 Cache
3 MB
10%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-12900 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-4160 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Jul 21st, 2014 |
| $519.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Haswell |
| 65 W | Power Consumption | 54 W |
| Performance | ||
16 | Cores | 2 |
24 | Threads | 4 |
| 2.4 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
| 5.1 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
30 MB | L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4400 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
