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Core i9-13900KF vs Core i3-12100

Core i9-13900KF vs Core i3-12100: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Core i9-13900KF

3.0 GHz | 24-core

Intel Core i9-13900KF Processor 36 MB Smart Cache Box

Buy for 405.4 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 245 minutes ago

vs

Core i3-12100

3.3 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i3 (12th Gen) i3-12100 Quad-core (4 Core) 3.30 GHz Processor - Retail Pack, Blue

Buy for 102.69 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 244 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Core i9-13900KF

3.0 GHz | 24-core

Intel Core i9-13900KF Processor 36 MB Smart Cache Box

Buy for 405.4 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 245 minutes ago

vs

Core i3-12100

3.3 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i3 (12th Gen) i3-12100 Quad-core (4 Core) 3.30 GHz Processor - Retail Pack, Blue

Buy for 102.69 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 244 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i9-13900KF outperforms the cheaper Core i3-12100 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-12100 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-13900KF is 266 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-12100.

Advantages of Core i9-13900KF

  • Performs up to 8% better in Crysis 3 Remastered than Core i3-12100 - 204 vs 189 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-12100 - 32 vs 8 threads

Advantages of Core i3-12100

  • Up to 75% cheaper than Core i9-13900KF - $102.69 vs $405.40
  • Up to 73% better value when playing Crysis 3 Remastered than Core i9-13900KF - $0.54 vs $1.99 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 52% less energy than Intel Core i9-13900KF - 60 vs 125 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-13900KF doesn't have integrated graphics
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Crysis 3 Remastered

Crysis 3 Remastered

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

Core i9-13900KF

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022


FPS

204

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.99/FPS

27%

Price, €

€405.4

25%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-13900KF Processor 36 MB Smart Cache Box

Buy for 405.4 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 245 minutes ago

Core i3-12100

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


FPS

189

93%

Value, €/FPS

€0.54/FPS

100%

Price, €

€102.69

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i3 (12th Gen) i3-12100 Quad-core (4 Core) 3.30 GHz Processor - Retail Pack, Blue

Buy for 102.69 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 244 minutes ago

My Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

Core i9-13900KF

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022

Core i3-12100

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Core i9-13900KF

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022


Single-Core

2919

100%

Multi-Core

19623

100%

Core i3-12100

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


Single-Core

2162

74%

Multi-Core

6822

35%

Core i9-13900KF

vs

Core i3-12100

Sep 27th, 2022
Release DateJan 4th, 2022
Core i9CollectionCore i3
Raptor LakeCodenameAlder Lake
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
24
Cores4
32
Threads8
3.0 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.3 GHz
5.8 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.3 GHz
125 WTDP
60 W
10 nmProcess Size10 nm
30.0xMultiplier
33.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
UHD Graphics 730
Yes
OverclockableNo

PCs Using Core i9-13900KF or Core i3-12100

With selected game settings

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