Intel Core i3-12100 vs Intel Core i9-9900KF
58.4Single-core42.7
33.2Multi-core38.4
36Gamingspec-based47.4
8 spec wins — Intel Core i3-121007 spec wins — Intel Core i9-9900KF
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i3-12100 scores 41.5 against 41.9 for Intel Core i9-9900KF. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i9-9900KF edges ahead in multi-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i3-12100
- Stronger single-core score: 58 vs 43
- 150% higher L2 cache: 5 MB vs 2 MB
- 67% higher PCIe version: 5 vs 3
- 37% lower Base TDP: 60 W vs 95 W
- 29% lower process: 10 nm vs 14 nm
- Lower launch price: $122 vs $488
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-9900KF
- Stronger multi-core score: 38 vs 33
- 100% higher cores: 8 vs 4
- 100% higher threads: 16 vs 8
- 44% higher PassMark: 17,990 vs 12,520
- 33% higher L3 cache: 16 MB vs 12 MB
General
| Spec | Intel Core i3-12100 | Intel Core i9-9900KF |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2019 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | FCLGA1151 |
| Process | 10 nm+29% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 60 W+37% | 95 W |
| Max turbo power | 89 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-12100 | Intel Core i9-9900KF |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 8+100% |
| Performance cores | 4 | — |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | — |
| Threads | 8 | 16+100% |
| Base clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.6 GHz+9% |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHz | 5 GHz+16% |
| L2 cache | 5 MB+150% | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 16 MB+33% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i3-12100 | Intel Core i9-9900KF |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 730 | — |
| iGPU clock | 1,400 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i3-12100 | Intel Core i9-9900KF |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i3-12100 | Intel Core i9-9900KF |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-12100 | Intel Core i9-9900KF |
|---|---|---|
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,680Bottom 50% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 8,700Bottom 24% | — |
| PassMark | 12,520Bottom 22% | 17,990+44%Bottom 38% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 3,243+12%Bottom 47% | 2,898Bottom 37% |
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