Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900KS outperforms the cheaper Core i3-2100 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i9-12900KS is 4062 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-2100.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900KS
- Performs up to 8% better in Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 than Core i3-2100 - 240 vs 223 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-2100 - 24 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-2100
- Up to 92% cheaper than Core i9-12900KS - €25.68 vs €311.6
- Consumes up to 57% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900KS - 65 vs 150 Watts
Tom Clancy’s The Division 2
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Game Graphics
Ultra
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Desktop • Apr 5th, 2022
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
Single-Core
466
17.310549777117384%
Multi-Core
954
5.88053997411083%
Intel Core i9-12900KS | vs | Intel Core i3-2100 |
---|---|---|
Apr 5th, 2022 | Release Date | Feb 20th, 2011 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i3 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
16 | Cores | 2 |
24 | Threads | 4 |
3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.1 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
150 W | TDP | 65 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
34.0x | Multiplier | 31.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |