Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900KF outperforms Core i3-2100 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i9-12900KF is 3910 days newer than Core i3-2100.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900KF
- Performs up to 30% better in Watch Dogs: Legion than Core i3-2100 - 163 vs 125 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-2100 - 24 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-2100
- Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900KF - 65 vs 125 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-12900KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Watch Dogs: Legion
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
163
100%
Value, £/FPS
£1.94/FPS
100%
Price, £
£316.97
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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In Stock
Updated 59 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-12900KF | vs | Intel Core i3-2100 |
---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Feb 20th, 2011 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i3 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
16 | Cores | 2 |
24 | Threads | 4 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.1 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
125 W | TDP | 65 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 31.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |