The Core i9-12900K is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-6100, however, it's a worse value for money, as it's €244.41 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-12900K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 24 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-6100
- Up to 65% cheaper – €129.99 vs €374.40
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 59% less energy – 51 vs 125 Watts
Core i9-12900K vs Core i3-6100 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-12900K
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
213
100%
Min 1% FPS
140
100%
Price, €
€374.4
34%
Value, €/FPS
€1.75/FPS
41%
Core i3-6100
Sep 1st, 2015
Average FPS
182
85%
Min 1% FPS
121
86%
Price, €
€129.99
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.71/FPS
100%
Core i9-12900K vs Core i3-6100 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-12900K vs Core i3-6100 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-12900K vs Core i3-6100 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-12900K
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
30 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
86%
Turbo Frequency
5.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i3-6100
Sep 1st, 2015
Cores
2-core
12%
L3 Cache
4 MB
13%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2133 MHz
44%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-12900K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-6100 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2015 |
| $599.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Skylake |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 51 W |
| Performance | ||
16 | Cores | 2 |
24 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.2 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
| 5.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
30 MB | L3 Cache | 4 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2133 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 530 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
