The Core i9-12900KS is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Ryzen 3 4100. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i9-12900KS
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 24 vs 8 threads
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Ryzen 3 4100
- Consumes up to 57% less energy – 65 vs 150 Watts
Core i9-12900KS vs Ryzen 3 4100 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-12900KS
Apr 5th, 2022
Average FPS
214
100%
Min 1% FPS
141
100%
Price, £
£422.99
100%
Value, £/FPS
£1.97/FPS
100%
Ryzen 3 4100
Apr 4th, 2022
Average FPS
188
88%
Min 1% FPS
125
89%
Price, £
Out of Stock
Value, £/FPS
Not Available
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Core i9-12900KS vs Ryzen 3 4100 in My Games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-12900KS vs Ryzen 3 4100 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-12900KS vs Ryzen 3 4100 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-12900KS
Apr 5th, 2022
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
30 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
89%
Turbo Frequency
5.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Ryzen 3 4100
Apr 4th, 2022
Cores
4-core
25%
L3 Cache
8 MB
27%
Base Frequency
3.8 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4 GHz
77%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
67%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-12900KS | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen 3 4100 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 5th, 2022 | Release Date | Apr 4th, 2022 |
| $739.00 | MSRP | $99.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Not Available |
| 150 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
16 | Cores | 4 |
24 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.4 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.8 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.0 GHz |
30 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
