The Core i9-12900E is a slower gaming CPU than the Core i3-12100F. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i9-12900E
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 24 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
- Consumes up to 11% less energy – 58 vs 65 Watts
Core i9-12900E vs Core i3-12100F
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-12900E
Jan 4th, 2022
Average FPS
209
95%
Min 1% FPS
143
95%
Price, $
Out of Stock
Value, $/FPS
Not Available
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Core i3-12100F
Jan 14th, 2022
Average FPS
221
100%
Min 1% FPS
150
100%
Price, $
$65.59
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.29/FPS
100%
Core i9-12900E 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 i9-12900E vs Core i3-12100F in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-12900E vs Core i3-12100F in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-12900E
Jan 4th, 2022
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
30 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.3 GHz
70%
Turbo Frequency
5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
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
86%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-12900E | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-12100F |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Jan 14th, 2022 |
| $494.00 | MSRP | $97.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
| Alder Lake-S | Codename | Alder Lake-S |
| 65 W | Power Consumption | 58 W |
| Performance | ||
16 | Cores | 4 |
24 | Threads | 8 |
| 2.3 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
5.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.3 GHz |
30 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | No |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
