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CPU
Core i9 14900F
Intel
$58499
Core i3 12100F
Intel
$13399
Core Count
24 (8P+16E)4
Thread Count
328
Performance-cores
84
Efficient-cores
160
TDP
65W 58W
Boost TDP
219W 89W
Base Clock
2 GHz3.3 GHz
Boost Clock
5.8 GHz4.3 GHz
Cooler Included
Yes Yes
Process
10 nm10 nm
ECC Memory Support
Yes No
Integrated Graphics
NoneNone
L2 Cache
32 MB5 MB
L3 Cache
36 MB12 MB
Manufacturer Specs
Intel's Site Intel's Site
Microarchitecture
Raptor Lake RefreshAlder Lake
Series
Core i9Core i3
Socket
LGA1700LGA1700
Memory Supported
DDR5DDR5
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Comparison Analysis

Comparing the Core i9 14900F vs Core i3 12100F reveals distinct differences in their targeted use cases.

The Core i3 12100F is the more budget-friendly option, costing approximately $451 (337%) less than the Core i9 14900F.

The Core i9 14900F features a higher core count, making it better suited for multitasking and heavy productivity workloads.