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Key Differences
In short — Core i9-11900K outperforms the cheaper Core i3-12100 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-12100 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-11900K is 294 days older than the cheaper Core i3-12100.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-12100
- Up to 68% cheaper than Core i9-11900K - CA$149.0 vs CA$469.99
- Up to 66% better value when playing The Callisto Protocol than Core i9-11900K - CA$0.97 vs CA$2.85 per FPS
- Consumes up to 52% less energy than Intel Core i9-11900K - 60 vs 125 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i9-11900K
- Performs up to 8% better in The Callisto Protocol than Core i3-12100 - 165 vs 153 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-12100 - 16 vs 8 threads
The Callisto Protocol
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i3-12100
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
FPS
153
92%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.97/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$149
100%
Value Winner
Intel Core i3 (12th Gen) i3-12100 Quad-core (4 Core) 3.30 GHz Processor - Retail Pack , Blue
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In Stock
Updated 193 minutes ago
Core i9-11900K
Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021
FPS
165
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.85/FPS
34%
Price, CA$
CA$469.99
31%
FPS Winner
Intel Core i9-11900K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.3 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 500 Series & Select 400 Series Chipset) 125W
Buy for CA$469.99 on Amazon
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Updated 193 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i3-12100
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Core i9-11900K
Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-12100 | vs | Intel Core i9-11900K |
|---|---|---|
Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Mar 16th, 2021 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Core i9 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Rocket Lake |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 8 |
| 8 | Threads | 16 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
| 4.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.3 GHz |
60 W | TDP | 125 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
| 33.0x | Multiplier | 35.0x |
| UHD Graphics 730 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 750 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
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