Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900K outperforms the cheaper Core i3-7100T on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-7100T is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-12900K is 1766 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-7100T.
Advantages of Core i3-7100T
- Up to 65% cheaper than Core i9-12900K - €147.85 vs €419.99
- Up to 51% better value when playing New World than Core i9-12900K - €1.37 vs €2.82 per FPS
- Consumes up to 72% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900K - 35 vs 125 Watts
Advantages of Core i9-12900K
- Performs up to 38% better in New World than Core i3-7100T - 149 vs 108 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-7100T - 24 vs 4 threads
New World
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
108
72%
Value, €/FPS
€1.37/FPS
100%
Price, €
€147.85
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €147.85 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 7268 minutes ago
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
149
100%
Value, €/FPS
€2.82/FPS
49%
Price, €
€419.99
35%
FPS Winner
Buy for €419.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 7542 minutes ago
My Games
With selected game settings
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i3-7100T | vs | Core i9-12900K |
---|---|---|
Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i9 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 16 |
4 | Threads | 24 |
3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.2 GHz |
35 W | TDP | 125 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
34.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
Intel HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
No | Overclockable | Yes |