In Battlefield 6, the Core i3-8100 is quite a bit slower than the Core i9-12900KF. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Core i3-8100
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
- Consumes up to 48% less energy
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU using its integrated graphics
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU using its integrated graphics
Core i9-12900KF
- Up to 70% faster in Battlefield 6 – 119 vs 70 FPS
- Up to 70% faster in Battlefield 6
- Is 4 years and 30 days newer – Nov 04, 2021 vs Oct 05, 2017
- Is 4 years and 30 days newer
Battlefield 6 FPS Calculator
Core i3-8100 vs Core i9-12900KF: Comparison of performance and price
Core i3-8100
Oct 5th, 2017
Average FPS
70 FPS
59%
Min 1% FPS
53 FPS
60%
Price, $
$120.32
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.71/FPS
100%
![Intel Core i9 [12th Gen] i9-12900KF Hexadeca-core [16 Core] 3.20 GHz Processor - OEM Pack](https://howmanyfps.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/static/cpus/B09LMQ7XGX.jpg)
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-8100 vs Core i9-12900KF in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-8100 vs Core i9-12900KF in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-8100
Oct 5th, 2017
Cores
4-core
25%
L3 Cache
6 MB
20%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
50%
Core i9-12900KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
30 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
89%
Turbo Frequency
5.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of core specifications
Core i3-8100 Oct 5th, 2017 | SpecificationsComparison of core specifications | Core i9-12900KF Nov 4th, 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Oct 5th, 2017 | Released | Nov 4th, 2021 |
$117.00 | MSRP | $564.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| LGA1151 | Socket | LGA1700 |
65 W | Power Consumption | 125 W |
| Other Features | ||
| 2400 MHz (DDR4) | RAM | 3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5) |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated GPU | No Integrated Graphics |
| Not Overclockable | Overclock Support | Overclockable |
