Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900K outperforms the cheaper Core i7-3770K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-3770K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-12900K is 3476 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-3770K.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900K
- Performs up to 12% better in F1 22 than Core i7-3770K - 289 vs 259 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-3770K - 24 vs 8 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3770K
- Up to 48% cheaper than Core i9-12900K - CA$214.0 vs CA$408.98
- Up to 42% better value when playing F1 22 than Core i9-12900K - CA$0.83 vs CA$1.42 per FPS
- Consumes up to 38% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900K - 77 vs 125 Watts
F1 22
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
289
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.42/FPS
58%
Price, CA$
CA$408.98
52%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$408.98 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 99 minutes ago
Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012
FPS
259
89%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.83/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$214
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$214 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 98 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-12900K | vs | Intel Core i7-3770K |
---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Apr 29th, 2012 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i7 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
16 | Cores | 4 |
24 | Threads | 8 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
125 W | TDP | 77 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 35.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4000 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |