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Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900KF outperforms Core i3-3227U on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i9-12900KF is 3222 days newer than Core i3-3227U.
Advantages of Core i3-3227U
- Consumes up to 86% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900KF - 17 vs 125 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-12900KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Core i9-12900KF
- Performs up to 16% better in Mass Effect: Andromeda than Core i3-3227U - 238 vs 205 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-3227U - 24 vs 4 threads
Mass Effect: Andromeda
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i9-12900KF
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
238
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.68/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$399.17
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Intel Core i9-12900KF Desktop Processor 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W
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My Games
With selected game settings
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i3-3227U
Mobile • Jan 8th, 2013
Core i9-12900KF
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i3-3227U | vs | Core i9-12900KF |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 8th, 2013 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Core i9 |
| Ivy Bridge | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Intel BGA 1023 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 16 |
| 4 | Threads | 24 |
| 1.9 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.2 GHz |
17 W | TDP | 125 W |
| 22 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
| 19.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
Intel HD 4000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
PCs Using Core i3-3227U or Core i9-12900KF
With selected game settings
139 FPS
CA$18.35/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060
Core i9-12900KF
32 GB, 4 TB HDD
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163 FPS
CA$23.36/FPS
GeForce RTX 3070
Core i9-12900KF
16 GB, N/A Storage
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CA$3,807.71
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