Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900KF outperforms the cheaper Core i3-13100 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-13100 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-12900KF is 426 days older than the cheaper Core i3-13100.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900KF
- Performs up to 2% better in Elden Ring than Core i3-13100 - 134 vs 131 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-13100 - 24 vs 8 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-13100
- Up to 55% cheaper than Core i9-12900KF - CA$194.0 vs CA$434.33
- Up to 54% better value when playing Elden Ring than Core i9-12900KF - CA$1.48 vs CA$3.24 per FPS
- Consumes up to 52% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900KF - 60 vs 125 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-12900KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Elden Ring
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
134
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$3.24/FPS
45%
Price, CA$
CA$434.33
44%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$434.33 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 11591 minutes ago
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023
FPS
131
97%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.48/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$194
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$194 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 11591 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-12900KF | vs | Intel Core i3-13100 |
---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Jan 4th, 2023 |
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 | 3.4 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.5 GHz |
125 W | TDP | 60 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 730 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |