Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900KF outperforms the cheaper Core i3-14100 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-14100 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-12900KF is 795 days older than the cheaper Core i3-14100.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900KF
- Performs up to 1% better in Metro Exodus than Core i3-14100 - 152 vs 151 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-14100 - 24 vs 8 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-14100
- Up to 60% cheaper than Core i9-12900KF - $139.99 vs $353.8
- Up to 60% better value when playing Metro Exodus than Core i9-12900KF - $0.93 vs $2.33 per FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-12900KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Metro Exodus
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Extreme
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
152
100%
Value, $/FPS
$2.33/FPS
39%
Price, $
$353.8
39%
FPS Winner
Buy for $353.8 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 99 minutes ago
Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024
FPS
151
99%
Value, $/FPS
$0.93/FPS
100%
Price, $
$139.99
100%
Value Winner
Buy for $139.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 98 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Extreme
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-12900KF | vs | Intel Core i3-14100 |
---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Jan 8th, 2024 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i3 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Raptor Lake |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
16 | Cores | 4 |
24 | Threads | 8 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.7 GHz |
125 W | TDP | Not Available |
10 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 35.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 730 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |