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Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900K outperforms Core i7-3970X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i9-12900K is 3290 days newer than Core i7-3970X.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900K
- Performs up to 21% better in Saints Row than Core i7-3970X - 181 vs 149 FPS
- Consumes up to 17% less energy than Intel Core i7-3970X - 125 vs 150 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-3970X - 24 vs 12 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3970X doesn't have integrated graphics
Saints Row
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i9-12900K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
181
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.26/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$409.95
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Intel Core i9-12900K Desktop Processor 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i9-12900K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Core i7-3970X
Desktop • Nov 1st, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-12900K | vs | Intel Core i7-3970X |
|---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Nov 1st, 2012 |
| Core i9 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge E |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
16 | Cores | 6 |
24 | Threads | 12 |
| 3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.0 GHz |
125 W | TDP | 150 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
| 32.0x | Multiplier | 35.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
PC Builds Using Core i9-12900K or Core i7-3970X
Saints Row, 1920 x 1080, Ultra
106 FPS
CA$22.64/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070
Core i9-12900K
32 GB, 2 TB SSD
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181 FPS
CA$37.42/FPS
GeForce RTX 4090
Core i9-12900K
16 GB, N/A Storage
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CA$6,773.42
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105 FPS
GeForce RTX 3080
Core i9-12900K
16 GB, N/A Storage
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Out of Stock
85 FPS
CA$36.12/FPS
Radeon RX 6700 XT
Core i9-12900K
64 GB, 512 GB SSD + 8 TB HDD
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114 FPS
GeForce RTX 3090
Core i9-12900K
16 GB, 512 GB SSD + 12 TB HDD
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Out of Stock
94 FPS
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
Core i9-12900K
32 GB, 512 GB SSD + 4 TB HDD
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Out of Stock
88 FPS
CA$25/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB
Core i9-12900K
32 GB, 2 TB SSD
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In Stock
69 FPS
GeForce RTX 3060
Core i9-12900K
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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Out of Stock
69 FPS
GeForce RTX 3060
Core i9-12900K
16 GB, 512 GB SSD
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Out of Stock
69 FPS
GeForce RTX 3060
Core i9-12900K
16 GB, 4 TB SSD + 12 TB HDD
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Out of Stock
69 FPS
GeForce RTX 3060
Core i9-12900K
64 GB, 4 TB SSD + 10 TB HDD
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58 FPS
GeForce RTX 3050
Core i9-12900K
32 GB, 1 TB SSD + 4 TB HDD
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69 FPS
GeForce RTX 3060
Core i9-12900K
32 GB, 1 TB SSD + 4 TB HDD
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