Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900F outperforms the cheaper Core i3-7100T on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-7100T is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-12900F is 1827 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-7100T.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-7100T
- Up to 89% cheaper than Core i9-12900F - $48.1 vs $432.99
- Up to 86% better value when playing Grand Theft Auto V than Core i9-12900F - $0.39 vs $2.76 per FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-12900F doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900F
- Performs up to 28% better in Grand Theft Auto V than Core i3-7100T - 157 vs 123 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-7100T - 24 vs 4 threads
Grand Theft Auto V
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
123
78%
Value, $/FPS
$0.39/FPS
100%
Price, $
$48.1
100%
Value Winner
Buy for $48.1 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 143 minutes ago
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
FPS
157
100%
Value, $/FPS
$2.76/FPS
14%
Price, $
$432.99
11%
FPS Winner
Buy for $432.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 141 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-7100T | vs | Intel Core i9-12900F |
---|---|---|
Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Jan 4th, 2022 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i9 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 16 |
4 | Threads | 24 |
3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.4 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.1 GHz |
35 W | TDP | Not Available |
14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
34.0x | Multiplier | 24.0x |
Intel HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |