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Core i9-12900K vs Xeon E3-1220 v2

Core i9-12900K vs Xeon E3-1220 v2: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-12900K

3.2 GHz | 16-core

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Intel Core i9-12900K Desktop Processor 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W and Intel Arc A750 Limited Edition 8GB PCI Express 4.0 Graphics Card

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-12900K

3.2 GHz | 16-core

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Intel Core i9-12900K Desktop Processor 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W and Intel Arc A750 Limited Edition 8GB PCI Express 4.0 Graphics Card

Buy for 435.83 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 7467 minutes ago

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Key Differences

In short — Core i9-12900K outperforms Xeon E3-1220 v2 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i9-12900K is 3461 days newer than Xeon E3-1220 v2.

Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900K

  • Performs up to 26% better in FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Xeon E3-1220 v2 - 287 vs 227 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Xeon E3-1220 v2 - 24 vs 4 threads
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Xeon E3-1220 v2 doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Intel Xeon E3-1220 v2

  • Consumes up to 45% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900K - 69 vs 125 Watts
This is a free version of FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker.
FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker

FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Maximum

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo
Core i9-12900K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

287

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.52/FPS

100%

Price, €

€435.83

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i9-12900K Desktop Processor 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W and Intel Arc A750 Limited Edition 8GB PCI Express 4.0 Graphics Card

Buy for 435.83 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 7467 minutes ago

Intel Xeon E3-1220 v2 Logo
Xeon E3-1220 v2

Server/Workstation • May 14th, 2012


FPS

227

79%

Value, €/FPS

Price, €

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Maximum

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo
Core i9-12900K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Intel Xeon E3-1220 v2 Logo
Xeon E3-1220 v2

Server/Workstation • May 14th, 2012

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo
Core i9-12900K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2620

100%

Multi-Core

15445

100%

Intel Xeon E3-1220 v2 Logo
Xeon E3-1220 v2

Server/Workstation • May 14th, 2012


Single-Core

597

22%

Multi-Core

1843

11%

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo

Intel Core i9-12900K

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Intel Xeon E3-1220 v2 Logo

Intel Xeon E3-1220 v2

Nov 4th, 2021
Release DateMay 14th, 2012
Core i9CollectionXeon E3
Alder LakeCodenameIvy Bridge
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1155
Desktop
Segment
Server
16
Cores4
24
Threads4
3.2 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.1 GHz
5.2 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed3.5 GHz
125 WTDP
69 W
10 nm
Process Size22 nm
32.0x
Multiplier31.0x
UHD Graphics 770
Integrated GraphicsNone
Yes
OverclockableNo

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