Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900K outperforms the cheaper Core i3-7100 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-7100 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-12900K is 1766 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-7100.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900K
- Performs up to 32% better in Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition than Core i3-7100 - 261 vs 198 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-7100 - 24 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-7100
- Up to 84% cheaper than Core i9-12900K - $31.27 vs $200.47
- Up to 79% better value when playing Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition than Core i9-12900K - $0.18 vs $0.85 per FPS
- Consumes up to 59% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900K - 51 vs 125 Watts
Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
261
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.85/FPS
21%
Price, €
€222.52
15%
FPS Winner
Buy for €222.52 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 143 minutes ago
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
198
75%
Value, €/FPS
€0.18/FPS
100%
Price, €
€34.71
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €34.71 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 144 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-12900K | vs | Intel Core i3-7100 |
---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i3 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Kaby Lake |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
16 | Cores | 2 |
24 | Threads | 4 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
125 W | TDP | 51 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 39.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |