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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

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

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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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