In The Callisto Protocol, the Core i3-12100F is slightly slower than the Core i9-12900K. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Core i3-12100F
- Is 2 months and 10 days newer – Jan 14, 2022 vs Nov 04, 2021
- Is 2 months and 10 days newer
- Consumes up to 54% less energy – 58 vs 125 Watts
- Consumes up to 54% less energy
Core i9-12900K
- Up to 14% faster in The Callisto Protocol – 159 vs 140 FPS
- Up to 14% faster in The Callisto Protocol
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU using its integrated graphics
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU using its integrated graphics
The Callisto Protocol FPS Calculator
Core i3-12100F vs Core i9-12900K: Comparison of performance and price
Core i9-12900K
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
159 FPS
100%
Min 1% FPS
116 FPS
100%
Price, $
$290.64
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.82/FPS
100%
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-12100F vs Core i9-12900K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-12100F vs Core i9-12900K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-12100F
Jan 14th, 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 i9-12900K
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 core specifications
Core i3-12100F Jan 14th, 2022 | SpecificationsComparison of core specifications | Core i9-12900K Nov 4th, 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 14th, 2022 | Released | Nov 4th, 2021 |
$97.00 | MSRP | $599.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| LGA1700 | Socket | LGA1700 |
58 W | Power Consumption | 125 W |
| Other Features | ||
| 3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5) | RAM | 3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5) |
| No Integrated Graphics | Integrated GPU | UHD Graphics 770 |
| Not Overclockable | Overclock Support | Overclockable |



































































































































