The Core i9-12900K is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the FX-6100, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $279.34 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-12900K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 24 vs 6 threads
Advantages of the FX-6100
- Up to 90% cheaper – $29.65 vs $308.99
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 24% less energy – 95 vs 125 Watts
Core i9-12900K vs FX-6100 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, $
$308.99
9%
Value, $/FPS
$1.45/FPS
12%
Core i9-12900K vs FX-6100 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-12900K vs FX-6100 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-12900K vs FX-6100 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%
FX-6100
Oct 12th, 2011
Cores
6-core
38%
L3 Cache
8 MB
27%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.6 GHz
69%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-12900K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | FX-6100 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Oct 12th, 2011 |
| $599.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | AMD Socket AM3+ |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Zambezi |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
16 | Cores | 6 |
24 | Threads | 6 |
| 3.2 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
30 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | On certain motherboards (Chipset feature) |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
