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Core i9-10900K vs Core i3-12100F

Core i9-10900K vs Core i3-12100F: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

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Intel Core i3-12100F

3.3 GHz | 4-core

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

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Intel Core i3-12100F

3.3 GHz | 4-core

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

Buy for 93 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 26 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i3-12100F outperforms the more expensive Core i9-10900K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i3-12100F is 635 days newer than the more expensive Core i9-10900K.

Advantages of Intel Core i9-10900K

  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-12100F - 20 vs 8 threads
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i3-12100F doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Intel Core i3-12100F

  • Performs up to 14% better in F1 23 than Core i9-10900K - 279 vs 245 FPS
  • Up to 80% cheaper than Core i9-10900K - €93.0 vs €476.59
  • Up to 83% better value when playing F1 23 than Core i9-10900K - €0.33 vs €1.95 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 54% less energy than Intel Core i9-10900K - 58 vs 125 Watts
This is a free version of F1 23.
F1 23

F1 23

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

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Core i9-10900K

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


FPS

245

87%

Value, €/FPS

€1.95/FPS

16%

Price, €

€476.59

19%

Intel Core i9-10900K processor 3.7 GHz 20 MB Smart Cache Box

Buy for 476.59 on Amazon

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Updated 26 minutes ago

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

Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022


FPS

279

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.33/FPS

100%

Price, €

€93

100%

FPS and Value Winner

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

Buy for 93 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 26 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

Intel Core i9-10900K Logo
Core i9-10900K

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020

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

Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i9-10900K Logo
Core i9-10900K

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


Single-Core

1749

78%

Multi-Core

9163

100%

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

Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022


Single-Core

2225

100%

Multi-Core

7457

81%

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Intel Core i9-10900K

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Intel Core i3-12100F

Apr 30th, 2020Release Date
Jan 25th, 2022
Core i9CollectionCore i3
Comet LakeCodenameAlder Lake
Intel Socket 1200SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
10
Cores4
20
Threads8
3.7 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.3 GHz
5.3 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.3 GHz
125 WTDP
58 W
14 nmProcess Size
10 nm
37.0x
Multiplier33.0x
UHD Graphics 630
Integrated GraphicsNone
Yes
OverclockableNo

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