Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900KS outperforms Core i3-8100 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i9-12900KS is 1643 days newer than Core i3-8100.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900KS
- Performs up to 43% better in Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales than Core i3-8100 - 165 vs 115 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-8100 - 24 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-8100
- Consumes up to 57% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900KS - 65 vs 150 Watts
Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales
Resolution
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Game Graphics
Very High
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1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
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Desktop • Apr 5th, 2022
Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017
Single-Core
1245
46.2481426448737%
Multi-Core
3405
20.988719718917586%
Intel Core i9-12900KS | vs | Intel Core i3-8100 |
---|---|---|
Apr 5th, 2022 | Release Date | Oct 5th, 2017 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i3 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
16 | Cores | 4 |
24 | Threads | 4 |
3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
150 W | TDP | 65 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
34.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |