Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900K outperforms the cheaper Core i3-2100 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-2100 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-12900K is 3910 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-2100.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900K
- Performs up to 17% better in Apex Legends than Core i3-2100 - 300 vs 256 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-2100 - 24 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-2100
- Up to 97% cheaper than Core i9-12900K - €10.6 vs €416.59
- Up to 97% better value when playing Apex Legends than Core i9-12900K - €0.04 vs €1.39 per FPS
- Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900K - 65 vs 125 Watts
Apex Legends
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Buy for €416.59 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 95 minutes ago
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
FPS
256
85%
Value, €/FPS
€0.04/FPS
100%
Price, €
€10.6
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €10.6 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 94 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-12900K | vs | Intel Core i3-2100 |
---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Feb 20th, 2011 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i3 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
16 | Cores | 2 |
24 | Threads | 4 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.1 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
125 W | TDP | 65 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 31.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |