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 Intel Core i9-12900K
- Performs up to 36% better in Valorant than Core i3-560 - 932 vs 683 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-560 - 24 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-560
- Up to 89% cheaper than Core i9-12900K - $43.86 vs $392.64
- Up to 85% better value when playing Valorant than Core i9-12900K - $0.07 vs $0.47 per FPS
- Consumes up to 42% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900K - 73 vs 125 Watts
Valorant
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
932
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.47/FPS
14%
Price, €
€435.83
11%
FPS Winner
Buy for €435.83 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 5680 minutes ago
Desktop • Aug 29th, 2010
FPS
683
73%
Value, €/FPS
€0.07/FPS
100%
Price, €
€48.69
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €48.69 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 5679 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Desktop • Aug 29th, 2010
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-12900K | vs | Intel Core i3-560 |
---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Aug 29th, 2010 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i3 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Clarkdale |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
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 | 73 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 25.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD |
Yes | Overclockable | No |