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 energy – 51 vs 150 Watts
Core i9-12900KS vs Core i3-7100 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-12900KS
Apr 5th, 2022
Average FPS
235
100%
Min 1% FPS
161
100%
Price, $
$399.99
6%
Value, $/FPS
$1.7/FPS
6%
Core i9-12900KS vs Core i3-7100 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
Ultra
1920x1080
+3
Average FPS
Average FPS
Very High
1920x1080
Average FPS
Average FPS
Best Looking
1920x1080
Average FPS
Average FPS
Ultra
1920x1080
+2
Average FPS
Average FPS
Epic
1920x1080
+4
Average FPS
Average FPS
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-12900KS vs Core i3-7100 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-12900KS vs Core i3-7100 in core CPU performance specifications
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%
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
Core i9-12900KS | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-7100 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 5th, 2022 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
| $739.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Alder Lake-S | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| 150 W | Power Consumption | 51 W |
| Performance | ||
16 | Cores | 2 |
24 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.4 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.9 GHz |
| 5.5 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
30 MB | L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2400 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
