Intel Core i9-12900KF | Intel Core i3-1115G4 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i9-12900KF and the Intel Core i3-1115G4 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core i9-12900KF 16 core processor released in Q4/2021 with the Intel Core i3-1115G4 which has 2 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2020. |
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Intel Core i9 (78) | Family | Intel Core i3 (205) |
Intel Core i 12000 (34) | CPU group | Intel Core i 1100G/11000U (19) |
12 | Generation | 11 |
Alder Lake S | Architecture | Tiger Lake U |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
Intel Core i9-11900KF | Predecessor | -- |
Intel Core i9-13900KF | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i9-12900KF is a 16 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.20 GHz (5.20 GHz). The processor can compute 24 threads at the same time. The Intel Core i3-1115G4 clocks with 1.70 GHz (4.10 GHz), has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i9-12900KF | Characteristic | Intel Core i3-1115G4 |
16 | Cores | 2 |
24 | Threads | 4 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.20 GHz (5.20 GHz) 8x Golden Cove |
A-Core | 1.70 GHz (4.10 GHz) |
2.40 GHz (3.90 GHz) 8x Gracemont |
B-Core | -- |
Internal GraphicsGraphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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no iGPU | GPU | Intel UHD Graphics (Tiger Lake G4) |
GPU frequency | 0.30 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.25 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 11 |
Technology | 10 nm | |
Max. displays | 4 | |
-- | Compute units | 48 |
-- | Shader | 384 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 32 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 12 |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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no iGPU | GPU | Intel UHD Graphics (Tiger Lake G4) |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode |
No | Codec AVC | Decode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 128 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i9-12900KF, while the Intel Core i3-1115G4 supports a maximum of 64 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 59.6 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i9-12900KF | Characteristic | Intel Core i3-1115G4 |
DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 | Memory | LPDDR4X-3733, DDR4-3200 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 64 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
76.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 59.6 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
14.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
30.00 MB | L3 Cache | 6.00 MB |
5.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
20 | PCIe lanes | 4 |
78.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 7.9 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i9-12900KF has a TDP of 125 W. The TDP of the Intel Core i3-1115G4 is 15 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Core i9-12900KF | Characteristic | Intel Core i3-1115G4 |
125 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 15 W |
241 W | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | 28 W |
-- | TDP down | 12 W |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i9-12900KF has 44.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 10 nm. The cache of Intel Core i3-1115G4 is at 6.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 10 nm. |
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Intel Core i9-12900KF | Characteristic | Intel Core i3-1115G4 |
10 nm | Technology | 10 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 |
LGA 1700 | Socket | BGA 1449 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q4/2021 | Release date | Q3/2020 |
564 $ | Release price | 309 $ |
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Intel Core i9-12900KF
16C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-1115G4
2C 4T @ 4.10 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KF
16C 24T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-1115G4
2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KF
16C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-1115G4
2C 4T @ 4.10 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KF
16C 24T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-1115G4
2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KF
16C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-1115G4
2C 4T @ 4.10 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KF
16C 24T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-1115G4
2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KF
16C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-1115G4
2C 4T @ 4.10 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KF
16C 24T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-1115G4
2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KF
16C 24T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-1115G4
2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KF
16C 24T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-1115G4
2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KF
16C 24T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-1115G4
2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KF
16C 24T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-1115G4
2C 4T @ 1.70 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KF
16C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-1115G4
2C 4T @ 4.10 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KF
16C 24T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-1115G4
2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KF
16C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-1115G4
2C 4T @ 4.10 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KF
16C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-1115G4
2C 4T @ 4.10 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KF
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-1115G4
Intel UHD Graphics (Tiger Lake G4) @ 1.25 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KF
16C 24T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-1115G4
2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KF
27,472 CB R23 MC @ 240 W |
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Intel Core i3-1115G4
1.70 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i9-12900KF | Intel Core i3-1115G4 |
Unknown | Unknown |