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Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i3-12100F outperforms the more expensive Core i9-9900K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i3-12100F is 1194 days newer than the more expensive Core i9-9900K.
Advantages of Core i9-9900K
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-12100F - 16 vs 8 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i3-12100F doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Core i3-12100F
- Performs up to 4% better in Baldur's Gate 3 than Core i9-9900K - 124 vs 119 FPS
- Up to 83% cheaper than Core i9-9900K - CA$109.00 vs CA$631.24
- Up to 83% better value when playing Baldur's Gate 3 than Core i9-9900K - CA$0.88 vs CA$5.30 per FPS
- Consumes up to 39% less energy than Intel Core i9-9900K - 58 vs 95 Watts
Baldur's Gate 3
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Intel Core I9-9900K Desktop Processor 8 Cores Up to 5.0 GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W
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Core i3-12100F
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
FPS
124
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.88/FPS
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Price, CA$
CA$109
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FPS and Value Winner
INTEL CORE I3-12100F Desktop
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
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Core i9-9900K
Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018
Core i3-12100F
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i9-9900K | vs | Core i3-12100F |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 19th, 2018 | Release Date | Jan 25th, 2022 |
| Core i9 | Collection | Core i3 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
8 | Cores | 4 |
16 | Threads | 8 |
3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
5.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.3 GHz |
| 95 W | TDP | 58 W |
| 14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
36.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
PCs Using Core i9-9900K or Core i3-12100F
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38 FPS
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