The Core i9-12900K is a faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-12100F, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $231.00 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-12900K
- A faster CPU for gaming
- 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
- Up to 73% cheaper – $84.99 vs $315.99
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 54% less energy – 58 vs 125 Watts
Core i9-12900K vs Core i3-12100F for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-12900K
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
213
100%
Min 1% FPS
140
100%
Price, $
$315.99
26%
Value, $/FPS
$1.48/FPS
28%
Core i3-12100F
Jan 10th, 2022
Average FPS
203
95%
Min 1% FPS
134
96%
Price, $
$84.99
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.41/FPS
100%
Core i9-12900K 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 i9-12900K vs Core i3-12100F in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-12900K vs Core i3-12100F in core CPU performance specifications
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%
Core i3-12100F
Jan 10th, 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%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-12900K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-12100F |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Jan 10th, 2022 |
| $599.00 | MSRP | $97.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 58 W |
| Performance | ||
16 | Cores | 4 |
24 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.2 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
5.2 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 |
