Which is better, Intel Core i3-14100F or Intel Core i9-12900K?

The Intel Core i9-12900K wins in 4 out of 7 comparable specs against the Intel Core i3-14100F.

Core i3-14100F vs Core i9-12900K

Intel

Core i3-14100F

Intel

Core i9-12900K

Specifications

Spec	Core i3-14100F	Core i9-12900K
Performance
Total Cores	4	16+75%
Threads	8	24+67%
Boost Clock	4.7 GHz	5.2 GHz+10%
Base Clock	3.5 GHz+9%	3.2 GHz
Cache
L3 Cache	12 MB	30 MB+60%
Platform
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1700
Architecture	Raptor Lake	Alder Lake
Max Memory	192 GB+50%	128 GB
Power
TDP	58W+54%	125W
Features
Cooler Included	Yes	No
Integrated Graphics	None	Intel UHD Graphics 770

Verdict

The Intel Core i9-12900K wins in 4 out of 7 comparable specs. Its biggest advantage is Total Cores (300% better). The Core i3-14100F wins in 3 specs, with its biggest advantage in TDP (54% better).

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Core i3-14100F

Core i9-12900K

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