Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900K outperforms the cheaper Core i3-3220 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-3220 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-12900K is 3349 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-3220.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900K
- Performs up to 15% better in The Last of Us Part I than Core i3-3220 - 147 vs 128 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-3220 - 24 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-3220
- Up to 85% cheaper than Core i9-12900K - $57.77 vs $392.64
- Up to 83% better value when playing The Last of Us Part I than Core i9-12900K - $0.5 vs $2.96 per FPS
- Consumes up to 56% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900K - 55 vs 125 Watts
The Last of Us Part I
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
147
100%
Value, €/FPS
€2.96/FPS
16%
Price, €
€435.83
14%
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-12900K | vs | Intel Core i3-3220 |
---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Sep 3rd, 2012 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i3 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
16 | Cores | 2 |
24 | Threads | 4 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
125 W | TDP | 55 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |