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Core i3-14100 vs Core i9-12900KF

Core i3-14100 vs Core i9-12900KF: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i3-14100

3.5 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Processore desktop Core i3-14100 4 core (4 P-core + 0 E-core) fino a 4,7 GHz

Buy for 234.99 on Amazon

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Updated 14636 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-12900KF

3.2 GHz | 16-core

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Intel® Core™ i9-12900KF, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop 16 (8P+8E) core fino a 5,2 GHz sbloccato LGA1700 serie 600 chipset 125 W

Buy for 295.32 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 14637 minutes ago

Intel Core i3-14100

3.5 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i3-14100 Logo
Intel Processore desktop Core i3-14100 4 core (4 P-core + 0 E-core) fino a 4,7 GHz

Buy for 234.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 14636 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-12900KF

3.2 GHz | 16-core

Intel Core i9-12900KF Logo
Intel® Core™ i9-12900KF, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop 16 (8P+8E) core fino a 5,2 GHz sbloccato LGA1700 serie 600 chipset 125 W

Buy for 295.32 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 14637 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i9-12900KF 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 i9-12900KF is 795 days older than the cheaper Core i3-14100.

Advantages of Intel Core i3-14100

  • Up to 20% cheaper than Core i9-12900KF - €234.99 vs €295.32
  • Up to 19% better value when playing Rust than Core i9-12900KF - €0.96 vs €1.19 per FPS
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-12900KF doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900KF

  • Performs up to 2% better in Rust than Core i3-14100 - 248 vs 244 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-14100 - 24 vs 8 threads
This is a free version of Rust.
Rust

Rust

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i3-14100 Logo
Core i3-14100

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024


FPS

244

98%

Value, €/FPS

€0.96/FPS

100%

Price, €

€234.99

100%

Value Winner

Intel Processore desktop Core i3-14100 4 core (4 P-core + 0 E-core) fino a 4,7 GHz

Buy for 234.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 14636 minutes ago

Intel Core i9-12900KF Logo
Core i9-12900KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

248

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.19/FPS

80%

Price, €

€295.32

79%

FPS Winner

Intel® Core™ i9-12900KF, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop 16 (8P+8E) core fino a 5,2 GHz sbloccato LGA1700 serie 600 chipset 125 W

Buy for 295.32 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 14637 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i3-14100 Logo
Core i3-14100

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024

Intel Core i9-12900KF Logo
Core i9-12900KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i3-14100 Logo
Core i3-14100

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024


Single-Core

2456

96%

Multi-Core

8430

56%

Intel Core i9-12900KF Logo
Core i9-12900KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2542

100%

Multi-Core

14881

100%

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Intel Core i3-14100

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Intel Core i9-12900KF Logo

Intel Core i9-12900KF

Jan 8th, 2024
Release DateNov 4th, 2021
Core i3CollectionCore i9
Raptor LakeCodenameAlder Lake
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
16
8Threads
24
3.5 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.2 GHz
4.7 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
5.2 GHz
Not AvailableTDP125 W
10 nmProcess Size10 nm
35.0x
Multiplier32.0x
UHD Graphics 730
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

Builds Using Core i3-14100 or Core i9-12900KF

Rust, 1920 x 1080, High

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