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

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41Inno Score
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WINNER
Intel Core i9-14900KS
89.8Inno Score
55.3Single-core92.1
34.2Multi-core96.7
36Gaming74.4
3 spec wins — Intel Core i3-12100F16 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 gaming (+38). Intel Core i3-12100F 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 i3-12100F

  • 61% lower Base TDP: 58 W vs 150 W
  • Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
  • Lower launch price: $97 vs $689

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-14900KS

  • Stronger Single-core score: 92 vs 55
  • Stronger Multi-core score: 97 vs 34
  • Stronger gaming score: 74 vs 36
  • 540% higher L2 cache: 32 MB vs 5 MB
  • 500% higher cores: 24 vs 4

General

General comparison: Intel Core i3-12100F versus Intel Core i9-14900KS
SpecIntel Core i3-12100FIntel Core i9-14900KS
Announced20222024
SocketLGA1700LGA1700
Process10 nm10 nm
Base TDP58 W+61%150 W
Max turbo power89 W253 W+184%
Unlocked multiplierNoYes
Cooler includedYesNo

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i3-12100F versus Intel Core i9-14900KS
SpecIntel Core i3-12100FIntel 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 i3-12100F versus Intel Core i9-14900KS
SpecIntel Core i3-12100FIntel Core i9-14900KS
iGPU—Intel UHD Graphics 770
iGPU clock—1,650 MHz

Memory

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

Platform

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

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i3-12100F versus Intel Core i9-14900KS
SpecIntel Core i3-12100FIntel Core i9-14900KS
Geekbench 6 (single)2,050Top 36%3,250+59%Top 4%
Geekbench 6 (multi)6,700Top 60%21,800+225%Top 3%
Cinebench R23 (single)1,680Top 35%2,360+40%Top 2%
Cinebench R23 (multi)8,700Top 66%41,500+377%Top 3%
PassMark14,100Top 65%63,500+350%Top 3%

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