Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i3-12100 outperforms the more expensive Core i9-9940X on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i3-12100 is 1173 days newer than the more expensive Core i9-9940X.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-9940X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-12100 - 28 vs 8 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-12100
- Performs up to 5% better in ARK: Survival Evolved than Core i9-9940X - 129 vs 123 FPS
- Up to 87% cheaper than Core i9-9940X - $121.98 vs $970.7
- Up to 88% better value when playing ARK: Survival Evolved than Core i9-9940X - $0.95 vs $7.89 per FPS
- Consumes up to 64% less energy than Intel Core i9-9940X - 60 vs 165 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-9940X doesn't have integrated graphics
ARK: Survival Evolved
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
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Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
FPS
129
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.95/FPS
100%
Price, $
$121.98
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-9940X | vs | Intel Core i3-12100 |
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Oct 19th, 2018 | Release Date | Jan 4th, 2022 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i3 |
Skylake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
14 | Cores | 4 |
28 | Threads | 8 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
4.4 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.3 GHz |
165 W | TDP | 60 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 730 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |