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Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i3-12100T outperforms the more expensive Core i9-9900KS on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i3-12100T is 821 days newer than the more expensive Core i9-9900KS.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-9900KS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-12100T - 16 vs 8 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-12100T
- Performs up to 2% better in No Man's Sky than Core i9-9900KS - 187 vs 183 FPS
- Up to 83% cheaper than Core i9-9900KS - $89.99 vs $535.0
- Up to 84% better value when playing No Man's Sky than Core i9-9900KS - $0.48 vs $2.92 per FPS
No Man's Sky
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Intel Core i9-9900KS Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.0GHz All-Core Turbo Unlocked LGA1151 Z390 127W
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Core i3-12100T
Desktop • Jan 26th, 2022
FPS
187
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.48/FPS
100%
Price, $
$89.99
100%
FPS and Value Winner
CUK Intel Core i3-12100T Four Core 12th Gen Alder Lake Desktop Processor (Up to 4.1GHz) 35W LGA1700 with Intel CPU Air Cooler (OEM Tray Version)
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i9-9900KS
Desktop • Oct 28th, 2019
Core i3-12100T
Desktop • Jan 26th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-9900KS | vs | Intel Core i3-12100T |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 28th, 2019 | Release Date | Jan 26th, 2022 |
| Core i9 | Collection | Core i3 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
8 | Cores | 4 |
16 | Threads | 8 |
4.0 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.2 GHz |
5.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.1 GHz |
| 127 W | TDP | Not Available |
| 14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
40.0x | Multiplier | 22.0x |
| UHD 630 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 730 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
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