The Core i7-3520M is at least 2x slower gaming CPU than the Core i9-12900KS. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i7-3520M
- Consumes up to 77% less energy – 35 vs 150 Watts
Advantages of the Core i9-12900KS
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 24 vs 4 threads
Core i7-3520M vs Core i9-12900KS
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-3520M
Jun 3rd, 2012
Average FPS
185
79%
Min 1% FPS
128
80%
Price, CA$
Out of Stock
Value, CA$/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i9-12900KS
Apr 5th, 2022
Average FPS
235
100%
Min 1% FPS
160
100%
Price, CA$
Out of Stock
Value, CA$/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i7-3520M vs Core i9-12900KS in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-3520M vs Core i9-12900KS in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-3520M vs Core i9-12900KS in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-3520M
Jun 3rd, 2012
Cores
2-core
12%
L3 Cache
4 MB
13%
Base Frequency
2.9 GHz
85%
Turbo Frequency
3.6 GHz
65%
Max. unknown RAM Speed
MHz
Core i9-12900KS
Apr 5th, 2022
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
30 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-3520M | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i9-12900KS |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Jun 3rd, 2012 | Release Date | Apr 5th, 2022 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $739.00 |
Laptop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket G2 (988B) | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
| Ivy Bridge | Codename | Alder Lake-S |
35 W | Power Consumption | 150 W |
| Performance | ||
| 2 | Cores | 16 |
| 4 | Threads | 24 |
| 2.9 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
| 3.6 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 5.5 GHz |
| 4 MB | L3 Cache | 30 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| unknown | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz |
| Intel HD 4000 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
