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Core i3-14100F vs Core i9-12900KF

Core i3-14100F vs Core i9-12900KF: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

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Core i3-14100F

3.5 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i3-14100F Logo
Intel Core i3-14100F Desktop Processor 4 cores (4 P-cores + 0 E-cores) up to 4.7 GHz

Buy for 81.16 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 84 minutes ago

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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 243.2 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 81 minutes ago

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Core i3-14100F

3.5 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i3-14100F Logo
Intel Core i3-14100F Desktop Processor 4 cores (4 P-cores + 0 E-cores) up to 4.7 GHz

Buy for 81.16 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 84 minutes ago

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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 243.2 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 81 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i3-14100F outperforms the more expensive Core i9-12900KF on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i3-14100F is 795 days newer than the more expensive Core i9-12900KF.

Advantages of Core i3-14100F

  • Up to 67% cheaper than Core i9-12900KF - $73.12 vs $219.10
  • Up to 66% better value when playing Hogwarts Legacy than Core i9-12900KF - $0.85 vs $2.53 per FPS

Advantages of Core i9-12900KF

  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-14100F - 24 vs 8 threads
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Hogwarts Legacy

Hogwarts Legacy

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i3-14100F Logo
Core i3-14100F

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024


FPS

96

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.85/FPS

100%

Price, €

€81.16

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i3-14100F Desktop Processor 4 cores (4 P-cores + 0 E-cores) up to 4.7 GHz

Buy for 81.16 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 84 minutes ago

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

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

96

100%

Value, €/FPS

€2.53/FPS

34%

Price, €

€243.2

33%

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

Buy for 243.2 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 81 minutes ago

Trending Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i3-14100F Logo
Core i3-14100F

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024

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

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i3-14100F Logo
Core i3-14100F

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024


Single-Core

2492

98%

Multi-Core

8380

56%

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

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2542

100%

Multi-Core

14881

100%

Intel Core i3-14100F Logo

Core i3-14100F

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Intel Core i9-12900KF Logo

Core i9-12900KF

Jan 8th, 2024
Release DateNov 4th, 2021
Core i3CollectionCore i9
Raptor LakeCodenameAlder Lake
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
16
8Threads
24
3.5 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.2 GHz
4.7 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
5.2 GHz
Not AvailableTDP125 W
10 nmProcess Size10 nm
35.0x
Multiplier32.0x
NoneIntegrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

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