Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900KF outperforms the cheaper Core i5-3330 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-3330 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-12900KF is 3349 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-3330.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900KF
- Performs up to 20% better in Elden Ring than Core i5-3330 - 134 vs 112 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-3330 - 24 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-3330
- Up to 88% cheaper than Core i9-12900KF - €40.13 vs €326.61
- Up to 85% better value when playing Elden Ring than Core i9-12900KF - €0.36 vs €2.44 per FPS
- Consumes up to 38% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900KF - 77 vs 125 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-12900KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Elden Ring
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
134
100%
Value, €/FPS
€2.44/FPS
14%
Price, €
€326.61
12%
FPS Winner
Buy for €326.61 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 8348 minutes ago
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
FPS
112
83%
Value, €/FPS
€0.36/FPS
100%
Price, €
€40.13
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €40.13 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 8348 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-12900KF | vs | Intel Core i5-3330 |
---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Sep 3rd, 2012 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i5 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
16 | Cores | 4 |
24 | Threads | 4 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.0 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
125 W | TDP | 77 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 30.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |