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Core i3-12100F vs Core i9-14900

Core i3-12100F vs Core i9-14900: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i3-12100F

3.3 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i3-12100F Logo
Intel Core i3-12100F, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop cache 12M, fino a 4,30 GHz

Buy for 81.33 on Amazon

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Updated 134 minutes ago

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Core i9-14900

2.0 GHz | 24-core

Intel Core i9-14900 Logo
Intel Core i9-14900 Processore per sistemi desktop 14900 24 core (8 P-core + 16 E-core) fino a 5,8 GHz

Buy for 609.79 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 133 minutes ago

Core i3-12100F

3.3 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i3-12100F Logo
Intel Core i3-12100F, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop cache 12M, fino a 4,30 GHz

Buy for 81.33 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 134 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Core i9-14900

2.0 GHz | 24-core

Intel Core i9-14900 Logo
Intel Core i9-14900 Processore per sistemi desktop 14900 24 core (8 P-core + 16 E-core) fino a 5,8 GHz

Buy for 609.79 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 133 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i9-14900 outperforms the cheaper Core i3-12100F on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-12100F is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-14900 is 713 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-12100F.

Advantages of Core i3-12100F

  • Up to 87% cheaper than Core i9-14900 - €81.33 vs €609.79
  • Up to 83% better value when playing War Thunder than Core i9-14900 - €0.35 vs €2.12 per FPS

Advantages of Core i9-14900

  • Performs up to 24% better in War Thunder than Core i3-12100F - 288 vs 233 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-12100F - 32 vs 8 threads
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i3-12100F doesn't have integrated graphics
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War Thunder

War Thunder

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1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

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Intel Core i3-12100F Logo
Core i3-12100F

Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022


FPS

233

81%

Value, €/FPS

€0.35/FPS

100%

Price, €

€81.33

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i3-12100F, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop cache 12M, fino a 4,30 GHz

Buy for 81.33 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 134 minutes ago

Intel Core i9-14900 Logo
Core i9-14900

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024


FPS

288

100%

Value, €/FPS

€2.12/FPS

17%

Price, €

€609.79

13%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-14900 Processore per sistemi desktop 14900 24 core (8 P-core + 16 E-core) fino a 5,8 GHz

Buy for 609.79 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 133 minutes ago

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Resolution

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Game Graphics

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Intel Core i3-12100F Logo
Core i3-12100F

Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022

Intel Core i9-14900 Logo
Core i9-14900

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i3-12100F Logo
Core i3-12100F

Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022


Single-Core

2225

76%

Multi-Core

7457

47%

Intel Core i9-14900 Logo
Core i9-14900

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024


Single-Core

2946

100%

Multi-Core

15863

100%

Intel Core i3-12100F Logo

Core i3-12100F

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Intel Core i9-14900 Logo

Core i9-14900

Jan 25th, 2022Release Date
Jan 8th, 2024
Core i3CollectionCore i9
Alder LakeCodenameRaptor Lake
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
24
8Threads
32
3.3 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.0 GHz
4.3 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
5.8 GHz
58 WTDPNot Available
10 nmProcess Size10 nm
33.0x
Multiplier20.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
UHD Graphics 770
NoOverclockableNo

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