The Core i9-10900K is the comparison's loser – it's a slower gaming CPU than the Core i3-12100F and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's $438.20 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-10900K
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 8 threads
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i3-12100F
- A much faster CPU for gaming
- Up to 85% cheaper – $76.80 vs $515.00
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 54% less energy – 58 vs 125 Watts
Core i9-10900K vs Core i3-12100F for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-10900K
Apr 30th, 2020
Average FPS
194
96%
Min 1% FPS
128
96%
Price, $
$515
14%
Value, $/FPS
$2.65/FPS
14%
Core i3-12100F
Jan 10th, 2022
Average FPS
203
100%
Min 1% FPS
134
100%
Price, $
$76.8
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.37/FPS
100%
Core i9-10900K vs Core i3-12100F in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-10900K vs Core i3-12100F in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-10900K vs Core i3-12100F in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-10900K
Apr 30th, 2020
Cores
10-core
100%
L3 Cache
20 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
61%
Core i3-12100F
Jan 10th, 2022
Cores
4-core
40%
L3 Cache
12 MB
60%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
89%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
81%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-10900K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-12100F |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Jan 10th, 2022 |
| $547.00 | MSRP | $97.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
| Comet Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 58 W |
| Performance | ||
10 | Cores | 4 |
20 | Threads | 8 |
3.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
5.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.3 GHz |
20 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2933 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | No |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
