Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900K outperforms Core i3-8121U on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i9-12900K is 1279 days newer than Core i3-8121U.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-8121U
- Consumes up to 88% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900K - 15 vs 125 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900K
- Performs up to 14% better in Elden Ring than Core i3-8121U - 135 vs 118 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-8121U - 24 vs 4 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i3-8121U doesn't have integrated graphics
Elden Ring
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
135
100%
Value, $/FPS
$2.09/FPS
100%
Price, $
$283.44
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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In Stock
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Mobile • May 5th, 2018
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-8121U | vs | Intel Core i9-12900K |
---|---|---|
May 5th, 2018 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i9 |
Cannon Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel BGA 1440 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 16 |
4 | Threads | 24 |
2.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
3.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.2 GHz |
15 W | TDP | 125 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
22.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
No | Overclockable | Yes |