The Core i3-330M is a slower gaming CPU than the Core i9-12900KF. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i3-330M
- Consumes up to 72% less energy than the Core i9-12900KF – 35 vs 125 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i9-12900KF cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Core i9-12900KF
- A much faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-330M
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than the Core i3-330M – 24 vs 4 threads
Core i3-330M vs Core i9-12900KF for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-330M
Jan 7th, 2010
Average FPS
164
77%
Min 1% FPS
110
79%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
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Core i9-12900KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
212
100%
Min 1% FPS
139
100%
Price, €
€372.66
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.76/FPS
100%
Core i3-330M vs Core i9-12900KF in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-330M vs Core i9-12900KF in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-330M vs Core i9-12900KF in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-330M
Jan 7th, 2010
Cores
2-core
12%
L3 Cache
3 MB
10%
Base Frequency
2.13 GHz
67%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1066 MHz
22%
Core i9-12900KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
30 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-330M | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i9-12900KF |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Jan 7th, 2010 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $564.00 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket G1 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
| Arrandale | Codename | Alder Lake |
35 W | Power Consumption | 125 W |
| Performance | ||
| 2 | Cores | 16 |
| 4 | Threads | 24 |
| 2.1 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.2 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Frequency | 5.2 GHz |
| 3 MB | L3 Cache | 30 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1066 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz |
On certain motherboards (Chipset feature) | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
