Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900KF outperforms the cheaper Core i3-12100T on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-12100T is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-12900KF is 83 days older than the cheaper Core i3-12100T.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-12100T
- Up to 67% cheaper than Core i9-12900KF - $89.99 vs $272.98
- Up to 66% better value when playing Apex Legends than Core i9-12900KF - $0.31 vs $0.91 per FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-12900KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900KF
- Performs up to 4% better in Apex Legends than Core i3-12100T - 299 vs 288 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-12100T - 24 vs 8 threads
Apex Legends
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Jan 26th, 2022
FPS
288
96%
Value, $/FPS
$0.31/FPS
100%
Price, $
$89.99
100%
Value Winner
Buy for $89.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 130 minutes ago
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
299
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.91/FPS
34%
Price, $
$272.98
32%
FPS Winner
Buy for $272.98 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 131 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Jan 26th, 2022
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-12100T | vs | Intel Core i9-12900KF |
---|---|---|
Jan 26th, 2022 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i9 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 16 |
8 | Threads | 24 |
2.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
4.1 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.2 GHz |
Not Available | TDP | 125 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
22.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
UHD Graphics 730 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |