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Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900KF outperforms Core i3-3240 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i9-12900KF is 3349 days newer than Core i3-3240.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-3240
- Consumes up to 56% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900KF - 55 vs 125 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-12900KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900KF
- Performs up to 15% better in Mass Effect: Andromeda than Core i3-3240 - 238 vs 207 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-3240 - 24 vs 4 threads
Mass Effect: Andromeda
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Intel Core i9-12900KF 3,2 GHz LGA1700 Tra, CM8071504549231 Schwarz
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i3-3240
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
Core i9-12900KF
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-3240 | vs | Intel Core i9-12900KF |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3rd, 2012 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Core i9 |
| Ivy Bridge | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 16 |
| 4 | Threads | 24 |
3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.2 GHz |
55 W | TDP | 125 W |
| 22 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
34.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
Intel HD 2500 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
Builds Using Core i3-3240 or Core i9-12900KF
Mass Effect: Andromeda, 1920 x 1080, Ultra
216 FPS
€6.98/FPS
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Core i9-12900KF
32 GB, 1 TB SSD
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GeForce RTX 4070
Core i9-12900KF
32 GB, 1 TB SSD
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€8.52/FPS
GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
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32 GB, 1 TB SSD
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€7.83/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
Core i9-12900KF
32 GB, N/A Storage
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€1,629
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€9.13/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
Core i9-12900KF
64 GB, N/A Storage
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233 FPS
€10.19/FPS
GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
Core i9-12900KF
32 GB, N/A Storage
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206 FPS
€10.68/FPS
Radeon RX 6900 XT
Core i9-12900KF
32 GB, N/A Storage
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238 FPS
€14.08/FPS
GeForce RTX 4090
Core i9-12900KF
32 GB, 1 TB SSD
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162 FPS
€8.64/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB
Core i9-12900KF
32 GB, 1 TB SSD
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€9.78/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16 GB
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