The Core i9-12900KF is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-10105F, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's CA$352.42 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-12900KF
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 24 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-10105F
- Up to 78% cheaper – CA$96.58 vs CA$449.00
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
Core i9-12900KF vs Core i3-10105F for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-12900KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
212
100%
Min 1% FPS
139
100%
Price, CA$
CA$449
21%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.11/FPS
24%
Core i3-10105F
Mar 16th, 2021
Average FPS
187
88%
Min 1% FPS
124
89%
Price, CA$
CA$96.58
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.51/FPS
100%
Core i9-12900KF vs Core i3-10105F in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-12900KF vs Core i3-10105F in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-12900KF vs Core i3-10105F in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-12900KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
30 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
86%
Turbo Frequency
5.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i3-10105F
Mar 16th, 2021
Cores
4-core
25%
L3 Cache
6 MB
20%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
85%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
56%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-12900KF | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-10105F |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Mar 16th, 2021 |
| $564.00 | MSRP | $97.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Comet Lake |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
16 | Cores | 4 |
24 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.2 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.4 GHz |
30 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
