Intel Core i9-12900KS vs Intel Core i3-13100F. Specifications, performance, tests

Comprehensive background on the processors being compared, detailing their series, generation, and targeted market segment.

• Family
  Intel Core i9 Intel Core i3
• CPU group
  Intel Core i 12000 Intel Core i 13000
• Segment
  Desktop / Server Desktop / Server
• Generation
  12 13
• Predecessor
  -- Intel Core i3-12100F

Essential parameters including the number of cores, threads, base and turbo frequencies, and cache size. These metrics provide insight into the processor’s speed—higher values generally indicate better performance.

• CPU Cores / Threads
  16 / 24 4 / 8
• Core architecture
  hybrid (big.LITTLE) hybrid (big.LITTLE)
• A-Core
  8x Golden Cove 4x Golden Cove
• B-Core
  8x Gracemont --
• Overclocking
  Yes No

The integrated graphics (iGPU) do not influence the CPU performance significantly; they serve as a substitute for a dedicated graphics card in the absence of one or are utilized in mobile devices.

• GPU name
  Intel UHD Graphics 770 no iGPU
• GPU frequency
  0.30 GHz --
• GPU (Turbo)
  1.45 GHz No turbo
• Execution units
  32 --
• Shader
  256 --
• Max. displays
  3 --
• Generation
  11 --
• Direct X
  12 --
• Technology
  10 nm --
• Release date
  Q4/2021 --

This section details the built-in codecs used for encoding and decoding media content, which significantly enhance processing speed and efficiency.

• h265 / HEVC (8 bit)
  Decode / Encode No
• h265 / HEVC (10 bit)
  Decode / Encode No
• h264
  Decode / Encode No
• VP8
  Decode / Encode No
• VP9
  Decode / Encode No
• AV1
  Decode No
• AVC
  Decode / Encode No
• VC-1
  Decode No
• JPEG
  Decode / Encode No

Overview of the types and quantities of RAM supported by Intel Core i3-13100F and Intel Core i9-12900KS. The supported memory frequencies may vary depending on the motherboard configuration.

• Memory type
  DDR4-3200DDR5-4800 DDR5-5600
• Max. Memory
  128 GB 128 GB
• Memory channels
  2 2 (Dual Channel)
• ECC
  No Yes
• PCIe
  5.0 x 20 5.0 x 20
• AES-NI
  Yes Yes

Analyze the TDP (Thermal Design Power) requirements of Intel Core i9-12900KS and Intel Core i3-13100F to make an informed decision on the appropriate cooling system. Remember that TDP refers to thermal watts, not electrical watts.

• TDP (PL1)
  125 W 58 W
• TDP (PL2)
  241 W 117 W
• Tjunction max.
  100 °C 100 °C

Information on architecture, interfaces, and additional instructions supported by Intel Core i9-12900KS and Intel Core i3-13100F, including virtual machine technologies and fabrication processes.

• Instruction set (ISA)
  x86-64 (64 bit) x86-64 (64 bit)
• ISA extensions
  SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
• L2-Cache
  14.00 MB 10.00 MB
• L3-Cache
  30.00 MB 12.00 MB
• Architecture
  Alder Lake S Alder Lake S Refresh
• Technology
  10 nm 10 nm
• Virtualization
  VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
• Socket
  LGA 1700 LGA 1700
• Release date
  Q2/2022 Q1/2023
• Part Number
  BX8071512900K --