Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900KF outperforms the cheaper Core i3-7100T on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-7100T is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-12900KF is 1766 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-7100T.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900KF
- Performs up to 28% better in Grand Theft Auto V than Core i3-7100T - 157 vs 123 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-7100T - 24 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-7100T
- Up to 72% cheaper than Core i9-12900KF - €110.03 vs €391.0
- Up to 64% better value when playing Grand Theft Auto V than Core i9-12900KF - €0.89 vs €2.49 per FPS
- Consumes up to 72% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900KF - 35 vs 125 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-12900KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Grand Theft Auto V
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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In Stock
Updated 12244 minutes ago
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
123
78%
Value, €/FPS
€0.89/FPS
100%
Price, €
€110.03
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €110.03 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 12244 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-12900KF | vs | Intel Core i3-7100T |
---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i3 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Kaby Lake |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
16 | Cores | 2 |
24 | Threads | 4 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
125 W | TDP | 35 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |