The Core i9-12900 is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Ryzen 3 3100, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $296.44 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-12900
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 24 vs 8 threads
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Ryzen 3 3100
- Up to 80% cheaper – $74.73 vs $371.17
- A much better value for money for gaming
Core i9-12900 vs Ryzen 3 3100 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-12900
Jan 4th, 2022
Average FPS
210
100%
Min 1% FPS
138
100%
Price, €
€371.17
20%
Value, €/FPS
€1.76/FPS
22%
Ryzen 3 3100
Apr 24th, 2020
Average FPS
188
90%
Min 1% FPS
124
90%
Price, €
€74.73
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.39/FPS
100%
Core i9-12900 vs Ryzen 3 3100 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-12900 vs Ryzen 3 3100 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-12900 vs Ryzen 3 3100 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-12900
Jan 4th, 2022
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
30 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.4 GHz
67%
Turbo Frequency
5.1 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Ryzen 3 3100
Apr 24th, 2020
Cores
4-core
25%
L3 Cache
16 MB
53%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
76%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
67%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-12900 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen 3 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Apr 24th, 2020 |
| $519.00 | MSRP | $99.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Matisse |
| 65 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
16 | Cores | 4 |
24 | Threads | 8 |
| 2.4 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
5.1 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.9 GHz |
30 MB | L3 Cache | 16 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
