The Core i9-9900KS is a slower gaming CPU than the Core i3-12100F. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i9-9900KS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 8 threads
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i3-12100F
- A faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 54% less energy – 58 vs 127 Watts
Core i9-9900KS vs Core i3-12100F for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-9900KS
Oct 28th, 2019
Average FPS
194
96%
Min 1% FPS
128
96%
Price, $
Out of Stock
Value, $/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i3-12100F
Jan 10th, 2022
Average FPS
203
100%
Min 1% FPS
134
100%
Price, $
$82.49
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.4/FPS
100%
Core i9-9900KS vs Core i3-12100F 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
Very High
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+2
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Very High
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Best Looking
1920x1080
Average FPS
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Ultra
1920x1080
+2
Average FPS
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High
1920x1080
+1
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-9900KS vs Core i3-12100F in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-9900KS vs Core i3-12100F in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-9900KS
Oct 28th, 2019
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
16 MB
100%
Base Frequency
4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
56%
Core i3-12100F
Jan 10th, 2022
Cores
4-core
50%
L3 Cache
12 MB
75%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
82%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
86%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-9900KS | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-12100F |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Oct 28th, 2019 | Release Date | Jan 10th, 2022 |
| $513.00 | MSRP | $97.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
| 127 W | Power Consumption | 58 W |
| Performance | ||
8 | Cores | 4 |
16 | Threads | 8 |
4.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
5.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.3 GHz |
16 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz |
UHD 630 | Integrated Graphics | No |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
