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Core i9-12900K vs Core i3-9100F

Core i9-12900K vs Core i3-9100F: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-12900K

3.2 GHz | 16-core

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Intel Core i9-12900K Gaming Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for $329.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 67 minutes ago

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Intel Core i3-9100F

3.6 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Core i3-9100F Desktop Processor 4 Core Up to 4.2 GHz without Processor Graphics LGA1151 300 Series 65W

Buy for $107 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 68 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-12900K

3.2 GHz | 16-core

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo
Intel Core i9-12900K Gaming Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for $329.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 67 minutes ago

vs

Intel Core i3-9100F

3.6 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Core i3-9100F Desktop Processor 4 Core Up to 4.2 GHz without Processor Graphics LGA1151 300 Series 65W

Buy for $107 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 68 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i9-12900K outperforms the cheaper Core i3-9100F on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-9100F is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-12900K is 926 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-9100F.

Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900K

  • Performs up to 14% better in Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 than Core i3-9100F - 214 vs 187 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-9100F - 24 vs 4 threads
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i3-9100F doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Intel Core i3-9100F

  • Up to 68% cheaper than Core i9-12900K - $107.0 vs $329.99
  • Up to 63% better value when playing Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 than Core i9-12900K - $0.57 vs $1.54 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900K - 65 vs 125 Watts
This is a free version of Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0.
Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Extreme

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo
Core i9-12900K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

214

100%

Value, $/FPS

$1.54/FPS

37%

Price, $

$329.99

32%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-12900K Gaming Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for $329.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 67 minutes ago

Intel Core i3-9100F Logo
Core i3-9100F

Desktop • Apr 23rd, 2019


FPS

187

87%

Value, $/FPS

$0.57/FPS

100%

Price, $

$107

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i3-9100F Desktop Processor 4 Core Up to 4.2 GHz without Processor Graphics LGA1151 300 Series 65W

Buy for $107 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 68 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Extreme

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo
Core i9-12900K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Intel Core i3-9100F Logo
Core i3-9100F

Desktop • Apr 23rd, 2019

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo
Core i9-12900K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2620

100%

Multi-Core

15445

100%

Intel Core i3-9100F Logo
Core i3-9100F

Desktop • Apr 23rd, 2019


Single-Core

1374

52%

Multi-Core

3669

23%

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo

Intel Core i9-12900K

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Intel Core i3-9100F Logo

Intel Core i3-9100F

Nov 4th, 2021
Release DateApr 23rd, 2019
Core i9CollectionCore i3
Alder LakeCodenameCoffee Lake
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1151
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
16
Cores4
24
Threads4
3.2 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.6 GHz
5.2 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.2 GHz
125 WTDP
65 W
10 nm
Process Size14 nm
32.0xMultiplier
36.0x
UHD Graphics 770
Integrated GraphicsNone
Yes
OverclockableNo

Builds Using Core i9-12900K or Core i3-9100F

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0, 1920 x 1080, Extreme

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