Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900K outperforms the cheaper Core i3-14100F on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-14100F is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-12900K is 795 days older than the cheaper Core i3-14100F.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900K
- Performs up to 3% better in Cyberpunk 2077 than Core i3-14100F - 101 vs 98 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-14100F - 24 vs 8 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i3-14100F doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i3-14100F
- Up to 60% cheaper than Core i9-12900K - CA$164.0 vs CA$409.0
- Up to 59% better value when playing Cyberpunk 2077 than Core i9-12900K - CA$1.67 vs CA$4.05 per FPS
Cyberpunk 2077
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
RT Overdrive
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
101
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$4.05/FPS
41%
Price, CA$
CA$409
40%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$409 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 14482 minutes ago
Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024
FPS
98
97%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.67/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$164
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$164 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 14481 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
RT Overdrive
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-12900K | vs | Intel Core i3-14100F |
---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Jan 8th, 2024 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i3 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Raptor Lake |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
16 | Cores | 4 |
24 | Threads | 8 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.7 GHz |
125 W | TDP | Not Available |
10 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 35.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | No |