In FIFA 23, the Core i3-9100 is slower than the Core i3-12100F and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's $75 more expensive!
Core i3-9100
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU using its integrated graphics
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU using its integrated graphics
Core i3-12100F
- Up to 23% faster in FIFA 23 – 296 vs 240 FPS
- Up to 23% faster in FIFA 23
- Is 3 years and 4 months newer – Jan 28, 2022 vs Sep 01, 2018
- Is 3 years and 4 months newer
- Up to 44% cheaper – $94.99 vs $169.95
- Up to 44% cheaper
- Up to 54% better value in FIFA 23 – $0.32 vs $0.70/FPS
- Up to 54% better value in FIFA 23
- Consumes up to 11% less energy – 58 vs 65 Watts
- Consumes up to 11% less energy
FIFA 23 FPS Calculator
Core i3-9100 vs Core i3-12100F: Comparison of performance and price
Core i3-9100
Sep 1st, 2018
Average FPS
240 FPS
81%
Min 1% FPS
180 FPS
81%
Price, $
$169.95
55%
Value, $/FPS
$0.7/FPS
46%
Core i3-12100F
Jan 28th, 2022
Average FPS
296 FPS
100%
Min 1% FPS
222 FPS
100%
Price, $
$94.99
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.32/FPS
100%
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-9100 vs Core i3-12100F in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-9100 vs Core i3-12100F in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-9100
Sep 1st, 2018
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
6 MB
50%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.2 GHz
98%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
50%
Core i3-12100F
Jan 28th, 2022
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
92%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of core specifications
Core i3-9100 Sep 1st, 2018 | SpecificationsComparison of core specifications | Core i3-12100F Jan 28th, 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Sep 1st, 2018 | Release Date | Jan 28th, 2022 |
| $122.00 | MSRP | $97.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| LGA1151 | Socket | LGA1700 |
| 65W | Power Consumption | 58W |
| Other Features | ||
| 2400 MHz (DDR4) | RAM | 3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5) |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated GPU | No Integrated Graphics |
| Not Overclockable | Overclock Support | Not Overclockable |







































































































































