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Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900KF outperforms Core i3-4170 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i9-12900KF is 2744 days newer than Core i3-4170.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-4170
- Consumes up to 57% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900KF - 54 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 18% better in Assassin's Creed Odyssey than Core i3-4170 - 150 vs 127 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-4170 - 24 vs 4 threads
Assassin's Creed Odyssey
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Core i9-12900KF
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
150
100%
Value, €/FPS
€2.66/FPS
100%
Price, €
€398.47
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Intel Core i9-12900KF 3,2 GHz LGA1700 Tra, CM8071504549231 Schwarz
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Core i3-4170
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
Core i9-12900KF
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-4170 | vs | Intel Core i9-12900KF |
|---|---|---|
| May 1st, 2014 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Core i9 |
| Haswell | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Intel Socket 1150 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 16 |
| 4 | Threads | 24 |
3.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.2 GHz |
54 W | TDP | 125 W |
| 22 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
37.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
Intel HD 4400 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
Builds Using Core i3-4170 or Core i9-12900KF
Assassin's Creed Odyssey, 1920 x 1080, Ultra High
110 FPS
€15.68/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070
Core i9-12900KF
32 GB, N/A Storage
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€1,724.9
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125 FPS
€13.2/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
Core i9-12900KF
32 GB, 1 TB SSD
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€1,649.67
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110 FPS
€16.36/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070
Core i9-12900KF
32 GB, N/A Storage
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€1,799.9
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150 FPS
€21.67/FPS
GeForce RTX 4090
Core i9-12900KF
32 GB, 1 TB SSD
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€3,249.9
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110 FPS
€17.27/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070
Core i9-12900KF
64 GB, N/A Storage
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€1,899.9
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125 FPS
€15.96/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
Core i9-12900KF
32 GB, N/A Storage
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€1,994.9
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110 FPS
€17.14/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070
Core i9-12900KF
32 GB, N/A Storage
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€1,884.9
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93 FPS
€16.66/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16 GB
Core i9-12900KF
16 GB, N/A Storage
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€1,549
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138 FPS
€16.37/FPS
GeForce RTX 4080
Core i9-12900KF
16 GB, N/A Storage
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€2,259
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120 FPS
€14.87/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
Core i9-12900KF
32 GB, N/A Storage
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