Intel Core i3-12100F vs Intel Core i9-9900K
58.4Single-core37.4
34Multi-core40.5
36Gamingspec-based47.4
9 spec wins — Intel Core i3-12100F10 spec wins — Intel Core i9-9900K
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i3-12100F scores 41.8 against 41.3 for Intel Core i9-9900K. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i3-12100F edges ahead in single-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i3-12100F
- Stronger single-core score: 58 vs 37
- 150% higher L2 cache: 5 MB vs 2 MB
- 67% higher PCIe version: 5 vs 3
- 39% lower Base TDP: 58 W vs 95 W
- 31% higher Cinebench R23 (single): 1,680 vs 1,280
- Lower launch price: $97 vs $488
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-9900K
- Stronger multi-core score: 41 vs 34
- 100% higher cores: 8 vs 4
- 100% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 4
- 100% higher threads: 16 vs 8
- 43% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 12,400 vs 8,700
General
| Spec | Intel Core i3-12100F | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2018 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1151-v2 |
| Process | 10 nm+29% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 58 W+39% | 95 W |
| Max turbo power | 89 W | 119 W+34% |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-12100F | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 8+100% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 8+100% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 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 i3-12100F | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i3-12100F | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i3-12100F | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-12100F | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,680+31%Bottom 50% | 1,280Bottom 28% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 8,700Bottom 24% | 12,400+43%Bottom 44% |
| PassMark | 13,954Bottom 27% | 18,023+29%Bottom 38% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 3,432+18%Top 47% | 2,908Bottom 39% |
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