Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900KF outperforms the cheaper Core i3-9100F on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-9100F is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-12900KF is 926 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-9100F.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900KF
- Performs up to 10% better in DOOM Eternal than Core i3-9100F - 538 vs 487 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-9100F - 24 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-9100F
- Up to 79% cheaper than Core i9-12900KF - $41.67 vs $199.61
- Up to 78% better value when playing DOOM Eternal than Core i9-12900KF - $0.09 vs $0.41 per FPS
- Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900KF - 65 vs 125 Watts
DOOM Eternal
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Nightmare
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
538
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.41/FPS
21%
Price, €
€221.57
20%
FPS Winner
Buy for €221.57 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 13001 minutes ago
Desktop • Apr 23rd, 2019
FPS
487
90%
Value, €/FPS
€0.09/FPS
100%
Price, €
€46.25
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €46.25 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 13001 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Nightmare
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Desktop • Apr 23rd, 2019
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-12900KF | vs | Intel Core i3-9100F |
---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Apr 23rd, 2019 |
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 | 3.6 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.2 GHz |
125 W | TDP | 65 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | No |