Intel Core i3-10100F vs Intel Core i9-12900K
33Single-core72.2
27.6Multi-core70.4
26.3Gamingspec-based63.8
3 spec wins — Intel Core i3-10100F14 spec wins — Intel Core i9-12900K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i9-12900K wins this desktop processor face-off, 69.3 to 28.9, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+43) and single-core (+39). Intel Core i3-10100F still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i3-10100F
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- 12% higher Base clock: 3.6 GHz vs 3.2 GHz
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-12900K
- Stronger single-core score: 72 vs 33
- Stronger multi-core score: 70 vs 28
- 400% higher L3 cache: 30 MB vs 6 MB
- 391% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 26,229 vs 5,341
- 372% higher PassMark: 41,103 vs 8,702
General
| Spec | Intel Core i3-10100F | Intel Core i9-12900K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2021 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm+29% |
| Base TDP | 65 W+48% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | — | 241 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-10100F | Intel Core i9-12900K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 16+300% |
| Performance cores | — | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | — | 8 |
| Threads | 8 | 24+200% |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz+12% | 3.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHz | 5.2 GHz+21% |
| L2 cache | — | 14 MB |
| L3 cache | 6 MB | 30 MB+400% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i3-10100F | Intel Core i9-12900K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,550 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i3-10100F | Intel Core i9-12900K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2666 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i3-10100F | Intel Core i9-12900K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 5+67% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 20+25% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-10100F | Intel Core i9-12900K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,495Bottom 29% | 2,715+82%Top 32% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,069Bottom 23% | 17,450+244%Top 24% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,132Bottom 21% | 1,903+68%Top 30% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 5,341Bottom 16% | 26,229+391%Top 19% |
| PassMark | 8,702Bottom 12% | 41,103+372%Top 24% |
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