Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900F outperforms the cheaper Core i3-6100 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i9-12900F is 2317 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-6100.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-6100
- Up to 80% cheaper than Core i9-12900F - €60.38 vs €308.88
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-12900F doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900F
- Performs up to 64% better in The Callisto Protocol than Core i3-6100 - 174 vs 106 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-6100 - 24 vs 4 threads
The Callisto Protocol
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2015
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2015
Single-Core
1194
47.02638834186688%
Multi-Core
2336
16.817854571634268%
Intel Core i3-6100 | vs | Intel Core i9-12900F |
---|---|---|
Sep 1st, 2015 | Release Date | Jan 4th, 2022 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i9 |
Skylake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 16 |
4 | Threads | 24 |
3.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.4 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.1 GHz |
51 W | TDP | Not Available |
14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
37.0x | Multiplier | 24.0x |
Intel HD 530 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |