In GRID, the Core i9-12900KF is same performance as the Core i3-6100. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Core i9-12900KF
- Is 6 years and 2 months newer – Nov 04, 2021 vs Sep 01, 2015
- Is 6 years and 2 months newer
Core i3-6100
- Consumes up to 59% less energy – 51 vs 125 Watts
- Consumes up to 59% less energy
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU using its integrated graphics
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU using its integrated graphics
GRID FPS Calculator
Core i9-12900KF vs Core i3-6100: Comparison of performance and price
![Intel Core i9 [12th Gen] i9-12900KF Hexadeca-core [16 Core] 3.20 GHz Processor - OEM Pack](https://howmanyfps.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/static/cpus/B09LMQ7XGX.jpg)
Core i3-6100
Sep 1st, 2015
Average FPS
483 FPS
100%
Min 1% FPS
291 FPS
100%
Price, $
$70.65
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.14/FPS
100%
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-12900KF vs Core i3-6100 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-12900KF vs Core i3-6100 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-12900KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
30 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
86%
Turbo Frequency
5.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i3-6100
Sep 1st, 2015
Cores
2-core
12%
L3 Cache
4 MB
13%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2133 MHz
44%
Specifications
Comparison of core specifications
Core i9-12900KF Nov 4th, 2021 | SpecificationsComparison of core specifications | Core i3-6100 Sep 1st, 2015 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Nov 4th, 2021 | Released | Sep 1st, 2015 |
| $564.00 | MSRP | – |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| LGA1700 | Socket | LGA1151 |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 51 W |
| Other Features | ||
| 3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5) | RAM | 2133 MHz (DDR4) |
| No Integrated Graphics | Integrated GPU | Intel HD 530 |
Overclockable | Overclock Support | Not Overclockable |
