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Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900KF outperforms Core i3-550 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i9-12900KF is 4176 days newer than Core i3-550.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900KF
- Performs up to 41% better in Minecraft than Core i3-550 - 843 vs 597 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-550 - 24 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-550
- Consumes up to 42% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900KF - 73 vs 125 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-12900KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Minecraft
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Core i9-12900KF
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
843
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.48/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$404.71
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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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Core i9-12900KF
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Core i3-550
Desktop • May 30th, 2010
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-12900KF | vs | Intel Core i3-550 |
|---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | May 30th, 2010 |
| Core i9 | Collection | Core i3 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Clarkdale |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
16 | Cores | 2 |
24 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
| 5.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
| 125 W | TDP | 73 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 24.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
PC Builds Using Core i9-12900KF or Core i3-550
Minecraft, 1920 x 1080, High
638 FPS
CA$4/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060
Core i9-12900KF
32 GB, 4 TB HDD
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CA$2,549.99
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683 FPS
CA$5.57/FPS
GeForce RTX 3070
Core i9-12900KF
16 GB, N/A Storage
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CA$3,807.71
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756 FPS
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
Core i9-12900KF
32 GB, 4 TB HDD
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CA$N/A
Out of Stock
759 FPS
GeForce RTX 3090
Core i9-12900KF
16 GB, 1 TB HDD
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Out of Stock
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