Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900K outperforms the cheaper Core i3-14100 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-14100 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-12900K is 795 days older than the cheaper Core i3-14100.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900K
- Performs up to 2% better in Total War: WARHAMMER III than Core i3-14100 - 205 vs 201 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-14100 - 24 vs 8 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-14100
- Up to 62% cheaper than Core i9-12900K - £136.97 vs £356.44
- Up to 61% better value when playing Total War: WARHAMMER III than Core i9-12900K - £0.68 vs £1.74 per FPS
Total War: WARHAMMER III
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
205
100%
Value, £/FPS
£1.74/FPS
39%
Price, £
£356.44
38%
FPS Winner
Buy for £356.44 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 28 minutes ago
Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024
FPS
201
98%
Value, £/FPS
£0.68/FPS
100%
Price, £
£136.97
100%
Value Winner
Buy for £136.97 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 28 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-12900K | vs | Intel Core i3-14100 |
---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Jan 8th, 2024 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i3 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Raptor Lake |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
16 | Cores | 4 |
24 | Threads | 8 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.7 GHz |
125 W | TDP | Not Available |
10 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 35.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 730 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |