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Celeron G3930 vs Core i9-12900KF

Celeron G3930 vs Core i9-12900KF: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Celeron G3930

2.9 GHz | 2-core

Intel Celeron G3930 Logo
Intel Celeron G3930 2.9 GHz Dual-Core Dual-Thread CPU Processor 2M 51W LGA 1151

Buy for 63.42 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 235 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Core i9-12900KF

3.2 GHz | 16-core

Intel Core i9-12900KF Logo
Intel Core i9-12900KF Gaming Desktop Processor 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for 243.24 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 235 minutes ago

Celeron G3930

2.9 GHz | 2-core

Intel Celeron G3930 Logo
Intel Celeron G3930 2.9 GHz Dual-Core Dual-Thread CPU Processor 2M 51W LGA 1151

Buy for 63.42 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 235 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Core i9-12900KF

3.2 GHz | 16-core

Intel Core i9-12900KF Logo
Intel Core i9-12900KF Gaming Desktop Processor 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for 243.24 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 235 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i9-12900KF outperforms the cheaper Celeron G3930 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Celeron G3930 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-12900KF is 1766 days newer than the cheaper Celeron G3930.

Advantages of Celeron G3930

  • Up to 74% cheaper than Core i9-12900KF - $57.14 vs $219.14
  • Up to 58% better value when playing Far Cry 3 than Core i9-12900KF - $0.52 vs $1.25 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

Advantages of Core i9-12900KF

  • Performs up to 58% better in Far Cry 3 than Celeron G3930 - 194 vs 123 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Celeron G3930 - 24 vs 2 threads
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Far Cry 3

Far Cry 3

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Celeron G3930 Logo
Celeron G3930

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017


FPS

123

63%

Value, €/FPS

€0.52/FPS

100%

Price, €

€63.42

100%

Value Winner

Intel Celeron G3930 2.9 GHz Dual-Core Dual-Thread CPU Processor 2M 51W LGA 1151

Buy for 63.42 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 235 minutes ago

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

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

194

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.25/FPS

42%

Price, €

€243.24

26%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-12900KF Gaming Desktop Processor 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for 243.24 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 235 minutes ago

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Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Celeron G3930 Logo
Celeron G3930

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017

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

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Celeron G3930 Logo
Celeron G3930

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017


Single-Core

608

24%

Multi-Core

1043

7%

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

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2542

100%

Multi-Core

14881

100%

Intel Celeron G3930 Logo

Celeron G3930

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Intel Core i9-12900KF Logo

Core i9-12900KF

Jan 3rd, 2017Release Date
Nov 4th, 2021
CeleronCollectionCore i9
Kaby LakeCodenameAlder Lake
Intel Socket 1151SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
2Cores
16
2Threads
24
2.9 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.2 GHz
Non-TurboTurbo Clock Speed5.2 GHz
51 W
TDP125 W
14 nmProcess Size
10 nm
29.0xMultiplier
32.0x
Intel HD 610
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

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