Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900KF outperforms the cheaper Core i3-6100 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-6100 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-12900KF is 2256 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-6100.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900KF
- Performs up to 8% better in Monster Hunter: World than Core i3-6100 - 275 vs 255 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-6100 - 24 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-6100
- Up to 79% cheaper than Core i9-12900KF - €68.52 vs €326.61
- Up to 77% better value when playing Monster Hunter: World than Core i9-12900KF - €0.27 vs €1.19 per FPS
- Consumes up to 59% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900KF - 51 vs 125 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-12900KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Monster Hunter: World
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
275
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.19/FPS
22%
Price, €
€326.61
20%
FPS Winner
Buy for €326.61 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 4364 minutes ago
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2015
FPS
255
92%
Value, €/FPS
€0.27/FPS
100%
Price, €
€68.52
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €68.52 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 4365 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2015
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-12900KF | vs | Intel Core i3-6100 |
---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2015 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i3 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Skylake |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
16 | Cores | 2 |
24 | Threads | 4 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
125 W | TDP | 51 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 530 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |