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Core i9-12900KF vs FX-4100

Core i9-12900KF vs FX-4100: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-12900KF

3.2 GHz | 16-core

Intel Core i9-12900KF Logo
Intel Core i9-12900KF 3,2 GHz LGA1700 Tra, CM8071504549231 Schwarz

Buy for 397.94 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 165 minutes ago

vs

AMD FX-4100

3.6 GHz | 4-core

AMD FX-4100 Logo
vhbw 2X Druckerpatronen Tintenpatronen Set kompatibel mit Samsung SF-4200, SF-4220, SF-4400, FX-4000, FX-4100 Ersatz für Samsung INK-M10, Lexmark 13400HC.

Buy for 18.79 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 165 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-12900KF

3.2 GHz | 16-core

Intel Core i9-12900KF Logo
Intel Core i9-12900KF 3,2 GHz LGA1700 Tra, CM8071504549231 Schwarz

Buy for 397.94 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 165 minutes ago

vs

AMD FX-4100

3.6 GHz | 4-core

AMD FX-4100 Logo
vhbw 2X Druckerpatronen Tintenpatronen Set kompatibel mit Samsung SF-4200, SF-4220, SF-4400, FX-4000, FX-4100 Ersatz für Samsung INK-M10, Lexmark 13400HC.

Buy for 18.79 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 165 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i9-12900KF outperforms the cheaper FX-4100 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing FX-4100 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-12900KF is 3676 days newer than the cheaper FX-4100.

Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900KF

  • Performs up to 22% better in Escape From Tarkov than FX-4100 - 229 vs 187 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than AMD FX-4100 - 24 vs 4 threads

Advantages of AMD FX-4100

  • Up to 95% cheaper than Core i9-12900KF - €18.79 vs €397.94
  • Up to 94% better value when playing Escape From Tarkov than Core i9-12900KF - €0.1 vs €1.74 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 24% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900KF - 95 vs 125 Watts
This is a free version of Escape From Tarkov.
Escape From Tarkov

Escape From Tarkov

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i9-12900KF Logo
Core i9-12900KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

229

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.74/FPS

6%

Price, €

€397.94

4%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-12900KF 3,2 GHz LGA1700 Tra, CM8071504549231 Schwarz

Buy for 397.94 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 165 minutes ago

AMD FX-4100 Logo
FX-4100

Desktop • Oct 12th, 2011


FPS

187

82%

Value, €/FPS

€0.1/FPS

100%

Price, €

€18.79

100%

Value Winner

vhbw 2X Druckerpatronen Tintenpatronen Set kompatibel mit Samsung SF-4200, SF-4220, SF-4400, FX-4000, FX-4100 Ersatz für Samsung INK-M10, Lexmark 13400HC.

Buy for 18.79 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 165 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i9-12900KF Logo
Core i9-12900KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

AMD FX-4100 Logo
FX-4100

Desktop • Oct 12th, 2011

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i9-12900KF Logo
Core i9-12900KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2542

100%

Multi-Core

14881

100%

AMD FX-4100 Logo
FX-4100

Desktop • Oct 12th, 2011


Single-Core

409

16%

Multi-Core

1028

7%

Nov 4th, 2021
Release DateOct 12th, 2011
Core i9CollectionFX
Alder LakeCodenameZambezi
Intel Socket 1700SocketAMD Socket AM3+
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
16
Cores4
24
Threads4
3.2 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.6 GHz
5.2 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed3.7 GHz
125 WTDP
95 W
10 nm
Process Size32 nm
32.0x
Multiplier18.0x
NoneIntegrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

PC Builds Using Core i9-12900KF or FX-4100

Escape From Tarkov, 1920 x 1080, Ultra

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