The Core i3-12100 is a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i9-10900X. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i3-12100
- A slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i9-10900X
- Consumes up to 64% less energy than the Core i9-10900X – 60 vs 165 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i9-10900X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Core i9-10900X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than the Core i3-12100 – 20 vs 8 threads
Core i3-12100 vs Core i9-10900X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-12100
Jan 4th, 2022
Average FPS
202
100%
Min 1% FPS
133
100%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
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Core i9-10900X
Oct 19th, 2019
Average FPS
190
94%
Min 1% FPS
125
94%
Price, €
€753.23
100%
Value, €/FPS
€3.96/FPS
100%
Core i3-12100 vs Core i9-10900X in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-12100 vs Core i9-10900X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-12100 vs Core i9-10900X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-12100
Jan 4th, 2022
Cores
4-core
40%
L3 Cache
12 MB
62%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
89%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
96%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i9-10900X
Oct 19th, 2019
Cores
10-core
100%
L3 Cache
19.25 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-12100 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i9-10900X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Oct 19th, 2019 |
| $122.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Cascade Lake |
60 W | Power Consumption | 165 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 10 |
| 8 | Threads | 20 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
| 4.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.5 GHz |
| 12 MB | L3 Cache | 19.25 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 |
UHD Graphics 730 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
