Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900KF outperforms the cheaper Core i3-8100T on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-8100T is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-12900KF is 1312 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-8100T.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900KF
- Performs up to 11% better in The Last of Us Part I than Core i3-8100T - 146 vs 132 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-8100T - 24 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-8100T
- Up to 25% cheaper than Core i9-12900KF - $149.16 vs $199.6
- Up to 18% better value when playing The Last of Us Part I than Core i9-12900KF - $1.25 vs $1.52 per FPS
- Consumes up to 72% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900KF - 35 vs 125 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-12900KF doesn't have integrated graphics
The Last of Us Part I
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
146
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.52/FPS
82%
Price, €
€221.56
74%
FPS Winner
Buy for €221.56 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 146 minutes ago
Desktop • Apr 2nd, 2018
FPS
132
90%
Value, €/FPS
€1.25/FPS
100%
Price, €
€165.57
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €165.57 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 147 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Desktop • Apr 2nd, 2018
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-12900KF | vs | Intel Core i3-8100T |
---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Apr 2nd, 2018 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i3 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
16 | Cores | 4 |
24 | Threads | 4 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.1 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
125 W | TDP | 35 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 31.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |