The Core i9-12900KS is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-9100F, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $306.77 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-12900KS
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 24 vs 4 threads
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i3-9100F
- Up to 83% cheaper – $63.06 vs $369.83
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 57% less energy – 65 vs 150 Watts
Core i9-12900KS vs Core i3-9100F for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-12900KS
Apr 5th, 2022
Average FPS
235
100%
Min 1% FPS
161
100%
Price, €
€369.83
17%
Value, €/FPS
€1.57/FPS
19%
Core i3-9100F
Apr 23rd, 2019
Average FPS
206
88%
Min 1% FPS
143
89%
Price, €
€63.06
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.3/FPS
100%
Core i9-12900KS vs Core i3-9100F 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 i9-12900KS vs Core i3-9100F in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-12900KS vs Core i3-9100F in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-12900KS
Apr 5th, 2022
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
30 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
94%
Turbo Frequency
5.5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i3-9100F
Apr 23rd, 2019
Cores
4-core
25%
L3 Cache
6 MB
20%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.2 GHz
76%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
50%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-12900KS | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-9100F |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 5th, 2022 | Release Date | Apr 23rd, 2019 |
| $7.39 | MSRP | $1.22 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Alder Lake-S | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| 150 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
16 | Cores | 4 |
24 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.4 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
5.5 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.2 GHz |
30 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2400 MHz |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | No |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
