Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900KF outperforms the cheaper Core i3-4150 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-4150 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-12900KF is 2744 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-4150.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900KF
- Performs up to 67% better in Counter-Strike 2 than Core i3-4150 - 524 vs 314 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-4150 - 24 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-4150
- Up to 84% cheaper than Core i9-12900KF - $32.9 vs $199.61
- Up to 71% better value when playing Counter-Strike 2 than Core i9-12900KF - $0.12 vs $0.42 per FPS
- Consumes up to 57% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900KF - 54 vs 125 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-12900KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Counter-Strike 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
524
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.42/FPS
28%
Price, €
€221.57
16%
FPS Winner
Buy for €221.57 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 9557 minutes ago
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
FPS
314
59%
Value, €/FPS
€0.12/FPS
100%
Price, €
€36.52
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €36.52 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 9558 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-12900KF | vs | Intel Core i3-4150 |
---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | May 1st, 2014 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i3 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Haswell |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
16 | Cores | 2 |
24 | Threads | 4 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
125 W | TDP | 54 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 25.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4400 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |