Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900K outperforms the cheaper Core i3-7350K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-7350K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-12900K is 1766 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-7350K.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-7350K
- Up to 84% cheaper than Core i9-12900K - $37.73 vs $242.41
- Up to 82% better value when playing Watch Dogs: Legion than Core i9-12900K - $0.29 vs $1.64 per FPS
- Consumes up to 52% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900K - 60 vs 125 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900K
- Performs up to 15% better in Watch Dogs: Legion than Core i3-7350K - 164 vs 142 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-7350K - 24 vs 4 threads
Watch Dogs: Legion
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
142
86%
Value, €/FPS
€0.29/FPS
100%
Price, €
€41.88
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €41.88 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 225 minutes ago
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
164
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.64/FPS
17%
Price, €
€269.08
15%
FPS Winner
Buy for €269.08 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 226 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-7350K | vs | Intel Core i9-12900K |
---|---|---|
Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i9 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 16 |
4 | Threads | 24 |
4.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.2 GHz |
60 W | TDP | 125 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
42.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
Intel HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |