HowManyFPS Desktop App v1.28.0Track Bottlenecks and Boost Your FPSOpen HowManyFPS.com on your PC to benchmark

CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i9-12900 vs Core i3-7100T

The Core i9-12900 is much faster than the Core i3-7100T on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

bar_chartBenchmarks groupCommunity calculateFPS Calculator compressBottleneck Calculator

CPU

Out of StockView CPUAll CPUs

Up to 107% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 5 years and 1 month newer
Available for $519

CPU

$39.00View CPUAll CPUs

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

Resolution

Quality

Paired GPU

View Compare All GPUs

Select GPU

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i9-12900

220FPS

Core i3-7100T

198FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i9-12900

330FPS

Core i3-7100T

324FPS

League of Legends2009

359FPS

178FPS

696FPS

474FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i9-12900

768FPS

Core i3-7100T

591FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core i9-12900

557FPS

Core i3-7100T

516FPS

Valorant2020

Core i9-12900

733FPS

Core i3-7100T

563FPS

Rocket League2015

Core i9-12900

1031FPS

Core i3-7100T

897FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

Scorehelp

Core i9-12900

60%

Core i3-7100T

20%

Core i9-12900 ranks 40 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i9-12900

Core i3-7100T

Core i9-12900 has 14 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i9-12900

Core i3-7100T

Core i9-12900 has 20 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i9-12900

30 MB

Core i3-7100T

3 MB

Core i9-12900 has 27 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i9-12900

2.4 GHz

Core i3-7100T

3.4 GHz

Core i3-7100T has a 42% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

5.1 GHz

TDPhelp

65W

35W

Core i3-7100T draws 30W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i9-12900

Core i3-7100T

$39.00

Core i9-12900Core i3-7100T

LGA1700

Sockethelp

LGA1151

Alder Lake-S

Codenamehelp

Kaby Lake

Desktop

Segmenthelp

Desktop

UHD Graphics 770

Integrated GPUhelp

Intel HD 630

3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

RAMhelp

2400 MHz (DDR4)

Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i9-12900 or Core i3-7100T?expand_more

The Core i9-12900. It's 200% faster than the Core i3-7100T on average across 100+ games, scoring 60/100 vs 20/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i9-12900 than Core i3-7100T?expand_more

200% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i9-12900 or Core i3-7100T?expand_more

The Core i9-12900 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i9-12900 worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 60/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i9-12900 and Core i3-7100T?expand_more

Performance: Core i9-12900 scores 60/100, Core i3-7100T scores 20/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i9-12900 or Core i3-7100T bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i9-12900 or Core i3-7100T?expand_more

The Core i9-12900 is the stronger pick at 60/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.