The Core i3-12100 is a slower gaming CPU than the Core i9-12900KF, however, it's a better value for money, as it's $113.37 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i3-12100
- Up to 47% cheaper – $128.63 vs $242.00
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 52% less energy – 60 vs 125 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i9-12900KF
- A faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 24 vs 8 threads
Core i3-12100 vs Core i9-12900KF
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-12100
Jan 4th, 2022
Average FPS
220
95%
Min 1% FPS
150
96%
Price, $
$128.63
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.58/FPS
100%
Core i9-12900KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
231
100%
Min 1% FPS
157
100%
Price, $
$242
53%
Value, $/FPS
$1.04/FPS
56%
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-12100 vs Core i9-12900KF in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-12100 vs Core i9-12900KF in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-12100
Jan 4th, 2022
Cores
4-core
25%
L3 Cache
12 MB
40%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
83%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i9-12900KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
30 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
5.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-12100 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i9-12900KF |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
$122.00 | MSRP | $564.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
| Alder Lake-S | Codename | Alder Lake-S |
60 W | Power Consumption | 125 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 16 |
| 8 | Threads | 24 |
3.3 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.2 GHz |
| 4.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 5.2 GHz |
| 12 MB | L3 Cache | 30 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz |
UHD Graphics 730 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
