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The Core i9-12900KS is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-7100, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $375.99 more expensive!

Advantages of the Core i9-12900KS

  • At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 24 vs 4 threads

Advantages of the Core i3-7100

  • Up to 94% cheaper$24.00 vs $399.99
  • A much better value for money for gaming
  • Consumes up to 66% less energy51 vs 150 Watts

Core i9-12900KS vs Core i3-7100 for Gaming

The CPU's performance in selected game and settings

Core i9-12900KS vs Core i3-7100 in My Games

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Ultra

1920x1080

+3

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Average FPS

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege

Very High

1920x1080

Average FPS

Average FPS

League of Legends

League of Legends

Best Looking

1920x1080

Average FPS

Average FPS

Dota 2

Dota 2

Ultra

1920x1080

+2

Average FPS

Average FPS

Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

Epic

1920x1080

+4

Average FPS

Average FPS

Fortnite

Fortnite

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Synthetic Benchmarks

The Core i9-12900KS vs Core i3-7100 in synthetic CPU benchmarks

Intel Core i9-12900KS Logo

Core i9-12900KS

Apr 5th, 2022


Geekbench 6 Single-Core

2747

100%

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

16342

100%

Intel Core i3-7100 Logo

Core i3-7100

Jan 3rd, 2017


Geekbench 6 Single-Core

1294

47%

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

2515

15%

Performance Specifications

The Core i9-12900KS vs Core i3-7100 in core CPU performance specifications

Intel Core i9-12900KS Logo

Core i9-12900KS

Apr 5th, 2022


Cores

16-core

100%

L3 Cache

30 MB

100%


Base Frequency

3.4 GHz

87%

Turbo Frequency

5.5 GHz

100%

Max. DDR5 RAM Speed

4800 MHz

100%

Intel Core i3-7100 Logo

Core i3-7100

Jan 3rd, 2017


Cores

2-core

12%

L3 Cache

3 MB

10%


Base Frequency

3.9 GHz

100%

Turbo Frequency

GHz

Max. DDR4 RAM Speed

2400 MHz

50%

Specifications

Comparison of all specifications

Intel Core i9-12900KS Logo

Core i9-12900KS

Specifications

Comparison of all specifications

Intel Core i3-7100 Logo

Core i3-7100

General
Apr 5th, 2022
Release DateJan 3rd, 2017
$739.00MSRPNot Available
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1151
Alder Lake-SCodenameKaby Lake
150 WPower Consumption
51 W
Performance
16
Cores2
24
Threads4
3.4 GHzBase Frequency
3.9 GHz
5.5 GHzTurbo FrequencyNon-Turbo
30 MB
L3 Cache3 MB
Other Features
DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHzRAMDDR4 @ 2400 MHz
UHD Graphics 770Integrated GraphicsIntel HD 630
Yes
OverclockableNo

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