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Intel Core i3-12100 vs Intel Core i9-14900KS

Intel Core i3-12100
41Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Intel Core i9-14900KS
89.8Inno Score
55.3Single-core92.1
34.2Multi-core96.7
36Gamingspec-based74.4
3 spec wins — Intel Core i3-1210016 spec wins — Intel Core i9-14900KS

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i9-14900KS wins this desktop processor face-off, 89.8 to 41, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+63) and single-core (+37). Intel Core i3-12100 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 i3-12100

  • 60% lower Base TDP: 60 W vs 150 W
  • Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
  • Lower launch price: $122 vs $689

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-14900KS

  • Stronger single-core score: 92 vs 55
  • Stronger multi-core score: 97 vs 34
  • 540% higher L2 cache: 32 MB vs 5 MB
  • 500% higher cores: 24 vs 4
  • 377% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 41,500 vs 8,700

General

General comparison: Intel Core i3-12100 versus Intel Core i9-14900KS
SpecIntel Core i3-12100Intel Core i9-14900KS
Announced20222024
SocketLGA1700LGA1700
Process10 nm10 nm
Base TDP60 W+60%150 W
Max turbo power89 W253 W+184%
Unlocked multiplierNoYes
Cooler includedYesNo

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i3-12100 versus Intel Core i9-14900KS
SpecIntel Core i3-12100Intel Core i9-14900KS
Cores424+500%
Performance cores48+100%
Efficiency cores016
Threads832+300%
Base clock3.3 GHz+3%3.2 GHz
Boost clock4.3 GHz6.2 GHz+44%
L2 cache5 MB32 MB+540%
L3 cache12 MB36 MB+200%

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i3-12100 versus Intel Core i9-14900KS
SpecIntel Core i3-12100Intel Core i9-14900KS
iGPUIntel UHD Graphics 730Intel UHD Graphics 770
iGPU clock1,400 MHz1,650 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i3-12100 versus Intel Core i9-14900KS
SpecIntel Core i3-12100Intel Core i9-14900KS
Memory supportDDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200
Max memory128 GB192 GB+50%
Memory channels22

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i3-12100 versus Intel Core i9-14900KS
SpecIntel Core i3-12100Intel Core i9-14900KS
PCIe version55
CPU PCIe lanes2020

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i3-12100 versus Intel Core i9-14900KS
SpecIntel Core i3-12100Intel Core i9-14900KS
Geekbench 6 (single)2,050Top 49%3,250+59%Top 9%
Geekbench 6 (multi)6,700Bottom 33%21,800+225%Top 6%
Cinebench R23 (single)1,680Top 47%2,360+40%Top 3%
Cinebench R23 (multi)8,700Bottom 29%41,500+377%Top 6%
PassMark14,000Bottom 24%63,500+354%Top 5%

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