The Core i9-12900 is a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-14100. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i9-12900
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 24 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-14100
The Core i9-12900 is better in every way
Core i9-12900 vs Core i3-14100 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-12900
Jan 4th, 2022
Average FPS
210
100%
Min 1% FPS
138
100%
Price, €
€480.91
100%
Value, €/FPS
€2.29/FPS
100%
Core i3-14100
Jan 8th, 2024
Average FPS
208
99%
Min 1% FPS
137
99%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
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Core i9-12900 vs Core i3-14100 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-12900 vs Core i3-14100 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-12900 vs Core i3-14100 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-12900
Jan 4th, 2022
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
30 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.4 GHz
69%
Turbo Frequency
5.1 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i3-14100
Jan 8th, 2024
Cores
4-core
25%
L3 Cache
12 MB
40%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.7 GHz
92%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-12900 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-14100 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Jan 8th, 2024 |
| $519.00 | MSRP | $134.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Raptor Lake |
| 65 W | Power Consumption | Not Available |
| Performance | ||
16 | Cores | 4 |
24 | Threads | 8 |
| 2.4 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
5.1 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.7 GHz |
30 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 730 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
