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Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900K outperforms the cheaper Core i3-560 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-560 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-12900K is 4085 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-560.
Advantages of Core i3-560
- Up to 79% cheaper than Core i9-12900K - $48.69 vs $230.09
- Up to 76% better value when playing ARK: Survival Evolved than Core i9-12900K - $0.47 vs $1.92 per FPS
- Consumes up to 42% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900K - 73 vs 125 Watts
Advantages of Core i9-12900K
- Performs up to 15% better in ARK: Survival Evolved than Core i3-560 - 133 vs 116 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-560 - 24 vs 4 threads
ARK: Survival Evolved
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Core i3-560
Desktop • Aug 29th, 2010
FPS
116
87%
Value, €/FPS
€0.47/FPS
100%
Price, €
€54.05
100%
Value Winner
Intel Core i3-560 Processor 3.33 GHz 4 MB Cache Socket LGA1156
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Intel Core i9-12900K Gaming Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Core i3-560
Desktop • Aug 29th, 2010
Core i9-12900K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i3-560 | vs | Core i9-12900K |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 29th, 2010 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Core i9 |
| Clarkdale | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Intel Socket 1156 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 16 |
| 4 | Threads | 24 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.2 GHz |
73 W | TDP | 125 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
| 25.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
| Intel HD | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
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